Sweet Friendship

One of the greatest blessings in this life I think is to have good friends. I've been blessed in my short life to have had several very meaningful friendships which have made me who I am. There are some that come and go, some that are meant for only a season of life, and then there are those friends that just somehow defy the odds. They are the ones who get into your life and somehow just stick. They understand you and listen even when they don't. They laugh at and with you, cry for and with you, and just generally live life with you. They are there through thick and thin to be very cliche. Well, one of my very dearest friends in the world is going through a very difficult time. She is likely being diagnosed with a serious illness, probably cancer. While we don't know anything yet as to the definite diagnosis, I think everyone is scared. I know God is good, and that He is the Great Healer, but it sure hurts to see those you love so much hurting.

I write this entry for two reasons. As a tribute to my sweet sweet friend, and as a request for prayer from anyone who might read this. Please pray for Emily and her husband and two little daughters.

This is a pretty old picture, and she probably won't like me posting it, but maybe she'll forgive me. I love you Emily!"Claire-Claire" and Maddie just before they were two and Claire moved to Oregon. April 2006

Claire and Emily after Claire and Maddie got their first haircuts together. This was in March 2006. Wow, time flies!