A woman called me yesterday to share some good news regarding her health. She is under the supervision of a wonderful Christian woman doctor. She shared wonderful information on healthy foods and new ways to cook. A former, high fat, don't tell me what to eat, indulgent woman, now is eating organic foods, eliminating high fat, and drinking "GOATS MILK"...there is a God!!! She proceeded to share her heart re: her biggest obstacle to eating - REBELLION. She shared with me her sincere prayer to the Lord to remove her rebellious attitude(s). She has lost weight and is feeling great. She encouraged me and I love her candid heart. This woman is beautiful. This woman is my MOM!
So last night a friend and I were driving up the damp, foggy mountains to Asheville for SHOES! Don't let a little hazardous weather stop a woman in pursuit of a precious pair of shoes. On the way there I was sharing the conversation I had with my mom. I told her I was rebellious too. I hate doing the right thing when it comes to diet! She turned and looked at me and said, "Now Anna why do you want to go and be rebellious." "Why be rebellious? It's only hurting you." I acknowledged her statements and told her how much I weighed. She proceeded to tell me, "Anna, what are you waiting for...you are not going to be able to walk if you gain more weight!" "And by the way...you need to buy shirts that cover your stomach. It will make you look thinner." This girl is precious to me. I understand her and she me. We are like sisters. Now, you are probably saying "Why? Who needs friends like her?". I DO! She is going to give you truth. Don't ask if you don't want her honest opinion. The way I see it is who needs friends who won't hold you accountable and give it to you straight?....Ok I do at times (most times). However, when I am with this girl...we fight hard, we laugh heartily and love truly...we are real with each other. This makes her beautiful to me. Deanna is who I needed last night. Today I pray for removal of my rebellion, 'cause after all she's already said she ain't dealing with no wheelchair. Lol! PS: The shoe store was CLOSED when we got there, waaah!
Ok, I have shared about my rebellious tendencies. In another area of my life, I am struggling with a desire for a transition (sorry can't share what it is). My inner self is ready to make an impulsive, emotional decision, yet I am dependent on my husband, who is the leader and head of our household. I sent an email to a friend yesterday. I shared my needs, agony and yes, I whined. I knew my friend would respond. She is another friend who will say "Do you really want to hear what I think?", and then she dishes it out. Well, true to form when I got home last evening and checked my email. Her email awaited me. This woman touched my heart and sent me to bed with a warm heart of hope. She was honest, practical and spiritual. She guided me with her Biblical advice. True and plain. She pointed me back to adhering to God's timing and to discuss my concerns with my husband and fall under his leadership. Wow! This beautiful woman will remain nameless.
Last but not least, my lovable, huggable woman friend emailed me last night too. This woman is the most thoughtful woman I know. She sends precious cards and is a giver to a fault. I am humbled by her beautiful heart. Her email was short and to the point. She was asking for prayer - an unspoken request. Guess what ladies? I was brought back to reality. It's not all about me! Someone needs me! I can never keep up with her kindness, but I know how to pray. This girlfriend touched my life last night. She brought me back to what matters. Giving love to others. I went to bed and before my eyes closed, it wasn't about me. I asked the Lord to be with my friend, Rita
I went a little crazy but some quotes on friendship are listed below:
Tell me what company thou keepst, and I'll tell thee what thou art."
- Miguel de Cervantes (1547 - 1616) Spanish novelist.
"A friend is a person with whom I may be sincere. Before him I may think aloud."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
ºBest Friends Listen to what you dont sayº - **Samantha Norman**
Friendship is like a violin; the music may stop now and then, but the strings will last forever."
"Friends are the siblings God forgot to give us."
"I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay."- Dave Matthews Band
"You've got troubles, I've got 'em too. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you. We'll stick together to see it through cause you've got a friend in me."- Randy Newman
"Friends always show their love. What are brothers for if not to share troubles?"- Proverbs 17:17
"An honest answer is the sign of true friendship." - Proverbs 24:26
"Does it make me a stranger that my best friend was born in a manger?" -dcTalk's song 'Jesus Freak'
"What is a friend? A single soul in two bodies." - Aristotle
"My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me." - Henry Ford
"Best friends are like diamonds, precious and rare False friends are like leaves, found everywhere."
- Anoymous
"If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't jump with them, I'd be at the bottom to catch them"
"You only meet your once in a lifetime friend... once in a lifetime." - Little Rascals
"A circle is round it has no end, that's how long I want to be your friend!" - Anonymous
"Promise you won't forget me, because if I thought you would, I'd never leave." -Winnie the Pooh
"Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light."~ Helen Keller
"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you." ~ Dale Carnegie
Danish proverb - A road to a friend's house is never long."A true friend stabs you in the front." ~ Oscar Wilde
Sicilian Proverb - Only your real friends tell you when your face is dirty.
“You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” By Harry Truman
Friendship doubles our joy and divides our grief.Swedish proverb
Do not protect yourself by a fence, but rather by your friends.Czech. Proverb
1 comment:
Anna,
Just now catching up on my reading from the weekend. But I am loving your blog. And your candor.
You go, Girl. This blog's a blessing to me.
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