Sunday Sentiments: Good Friends

 

Last night we had the opportunity to support some of our very best friends by watching them perform in The Sound of Music. And before the show, the ones who weren’t in the cast came over to have a simple dinner with us.

            Just a pot of chili and some crackers and cornbread with a little coffeecake (and coffee, of course) for dessert. Nothing fancy. But it sure was soul-filling for us – and hopefully for them as well.

            Someone asked me not too long ago who made up our support system. I don’t know that anyone has ever asked me that, and I explained that in many ways, our support system is scattered far and wide. Friends and family – some we know in real life and others we’ve never met in person – who show up to walk with us in many different ways. Emails and texts and Marco Polos…phone calls and good old-fashioned letters and even blog comments. But in pondering that question, I realized that we really have been here long enough in this place to establish a beautiful group of friends here.

            Friends we can support as they pursue using the talents God has given them. Friends who can support us as we walk our own journeys. Friends who don’t mind gathering in closely around a small table to eat some chili and cornbread and drink some coffee. Friends who will laugh at your stories and champion you in your dreams.

            On this second Sunday in December, I’m grateful for ALL of my support systems – near and far. But I sure am grateful for that little Saturday night crew – dinner and good entertainment. And on this Sunday morning, I wish the same for you!