Pure Gold
I enjoyed a lovely visit recently with my good friend of many years, Glenda, and her daughter Sarah, my adopted granddaughter. What fun we had after not seeing each other for quite some time.
We chatted over delicious meals, took a walk, saw a movie, and recalled our times together over the decades–picnics, plays, birthdays and graduations, births and deaths, children and grandchildren, tears and laughter, and so much more, including the challenges of day-to-day life.
Here’s to friends . . . those jewels that are more precious than rubies and diamonds. And most important is the friend we have in Jesus–who keeps us going and promises never to leave or forsake us.
“I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.”
(John 15:15)
(Thomas Aquinas)
(Henry Van Dyke)
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”
(Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey)
P.S. If you read my last post you’ll know I want to take it easy–like a turtle–so this week while at a garden store I saw this little guy and decided to buy him and take him home to remind me to slow down. I’ve named him Teddy. He’s made of stone–the perfect pet! And he’s made his home in my flower garden.
How cute your turtle is. The challenge of slowing down comes as we add years to our years. Glad you had a special time with your friends to recall the special memories. Hope your Memorial Day has a bright spot! Love, Virla Harrell
Thank you, Virla. The little turtle is doing its job! I canceled some plans for Sunday and planted flowers instead. A lovely respite from my routine.
Great reminder to cherish the relationships we have enjoyed over the years and the special one we have in Jesus that lasts our whole lifetime and beyond!
I love Teddy. So cute and no feeding or vet bills.
love, Heidi
Yes, Teddy doesn’t require much but he gives me a reminder every day to take it easy.
Delightful…the post, Teddy, and you.
Thanks, Barb. I always love to hear from you.
How fun, and I know they loved the visit also! This has been a fun week seeing pictures and posts from the old MSPC days. Hugs and blessings!
Patti Greenblat
Good to hear from you, Patti. I agree. We had some great days together at MSPC. Treasured memories and friends for all time.
loved your turtle!! Friends are priceless!! I have heard that our long time friends are gold and new ones are silver. Of course it does not take long for the ‘new’ ones to become gold ! Nothing like good friends. Some are like angels!! Always doing things for us but mostly it is the sheer joy of just being together! One of my ‘new’ friends brought lunch yesterday and we “talked and talked” for over five hours.It was so good for me since I do not get out much. > I am so glad you enjoyed your long time friends. The three of you look very happy and beautiful! Your smiles are great! A favorite ‘saying’: “smiles improve your face value” and Karen, yours is beautiful-pure gold.
Blessing with love,Margaret
Thank you, Margaret. I’m so happy to hear you and your friend had a five-hour chat. How special to have someone in your life who you enjoy that much! 🙂