Dearest friends,
I was incredibly blessed this past weekend by a wonderful visit from friends. My wonderful friend Megan Gomperts and her awesome boyfriend Brett came to visit us! Brett bought plane tickets for them to come visit as part of Megan's Christmas present. Well, it was also an amazing Christmas present for me! I loved having them stay with us. It was such a pleasure getting to know Brett.
Now of course I have only officially known Brett for about 3 days, but I can tell you that he is a genuine person. He is very kind. He has a genuine heart and spirit and truly wants to do nice things for people. What a rare find in today's society! He was just as sweet as could be.
He spoils Megan. I mean SPOILS her. He treats her like a princess and that is pretty awesome. I am extremely picky when it comes the the guys my friends date so for me to give this guy 2 thumbs up, you have to know how well he treats Megan. He was constantly checking on her to make sure she was comfortable, not too cold or too hot, full, happy, you name it. It was really sweet. He doted on her the whole weekend and was just so sweet to her. I loved it. It is so nice to see a friend treated so well. It is also great to see her date such a quality guy.
Brett is a really intelligent guy and a super hard worker. He is an engineer and is also going to be starting his Master's degree soon. I am not sure how he manages all he does, but he seems to be a "pro" at life! He has a good head on his shoulders which is also such a GREAT thing to see on a guy.
Well, if you could not tell, I am a Brett fan.
Brett,
Thank you for blessing both Megan and me by the trip to Carbondale. It was so kind of you and it meant so much to me to have you guys here. We had such a blast with you guys! Thank you for being such a nice boyfriend to Megan. Thank you for treating her with the respect and admiration that she deserves. I know how thankful she is for you and how happy you have made her. It is rare for me to really like one of my friend's boyfriends, but you are so kind, it would be really hard for me not to like you. Thanks for all the fun this weekend! We hope to make it up to Boston to see you guys soon!
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
Monday, December 20, 2010
Day 38: Dr. Katherine the Vet
Most of you know I had to put my kitty to sleep 2 months ago. It absolutely broke my heart. She was around 13 years old, which is not that old for a cat. She had kidney disease though and became very sick very quickly. I am still so sad about her death.
The biggest problem I had though throughout her dying was that our usual vet Dr. Casey wanted to put her down without any member of our family present, and also without sedating her first. The idea of her last memory being being taken away from people who loved her to a Dr. she did not like, and then be held down against her will and injected with what can be a very painful medication, broke my heart. I could not make the decision to put her down knowing those would be circumstances.
My parents found another Veterinarian that assured us that she would sedate Lucy before injecting her with the medicine that would stop her heart. She assured us that she would not feel any pain and that someone could stay with her and hold her the whole time. I am so thankful for that.
Dr. Katherine,
Thank you for making my sweet kitten so comfortable during her last few minutes on earth. Thank you for taking the time to reassure us that she would not be in pain. Thank you for letting my dad sit in the room with her and hold her while you administered the medicine. Putting her to sleep was the most difficult decision I have ever made. I did not want her to ever suffer, so when I saw that she was beginning to I am glad there was a doctor with your compassion and care to help her. Thank you for doing the right thing when so many other doctors do not. You have an excellent bedside manner for the families of your patients and a kind heart. I am so appreciative of the way you treated Lucy. Thank you for doing difficult work so kindly.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
The biggest problem I had though throughout her dying was that our usual vet Dr. Casey wanted to put her down without any member of our family present, and also without sedating her first. The idea of her last memory being being taken away from people who loved her to a Dr. she did not like, and then be held down against her will and injected with what can be a very painful medication, broke my heart. I could not make the decision to put her down knowing those would be circumstances.
My parents found another Veterinarian that assured us that she would sedate Lucy before injecting her with the medicine that would stop her heart. She assured us that she would not feel any pain and that someone could stay with her and hold her the whole time. I am so thankful for that.
Dr. Katherine,
Thank you for making my sweet kitten so comfortable during her last few minutes on earth. Thank you for taking the time to reassure us that she would not be in pain. Thank you for letting my dad sit in the room with her and hold her while you administered the medicine. Putting her to sleep was the most difficult decision I have ever made. I did not want her to ever suffer, so when I saw that she was beginning to I am glad there was a doctor with your compassion and care to help her. Thank you for doing the right thing when so many other doctors do not. You have an excellent bedside manner for the families of your patients and a kind heart. I am so appreciative of the way you treated Lucy. Thank you for doing difficult work so kindly.
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
Day 37: Sierra Minott
Sierra is a beautiful friend of mine! She and I met in our freshmen acting class and have been buddies since!
Sierra is easily one of the most graceful and grace-filled people I know. She is not only an extremely talented dancer (I swear I have never seen the girl trip), but she has a heart for the Lord and a passion for people. She loves speaking to teenage girls and young women and is very talented at it. I love hearing her speak. And let's just put it candidly, she has been given many opportunities to speak to girls because of some previous accomplishments! ;) Being 4th runner up in the Miss America competition gives you a pretty awesome platform for life.
Sierra is a blast to hang out with! She has an awesome sense of humor and a fantastic laugh! It is so contagious! We have had so many nice times together through out college. She and some other girls through a surprise party for me during my sophomore year for just being me. It was so sweet and I was incredibly touched. They treated me like a Princess and spoiled me with balloons, gifts, a scrapbook, cupcakes, and chocolate covered strawberries! Not to mention it was an all pink party meaning that all the guests had to wear pink. It was so much fun and such a blessing to me!
Sierra was such a help to me during the week of my wedding! She helped with about a million things from programs, to greeting, to decorating, to helping keep everyone on time, and so many other things that I am sure I am not even aware of! It was a blessing to have her help, but mostly to have her there. She has been someone I knew I could always go to with prayer requests and support during college and having her there was so special to me!
Sierra,
Thank you for being my friend! Thank you for taking time to get to know me and just hang out together. I have loved always having fun with you and especially loved the numerous lunches or coffee dates we had last year. I am so proud of everything you have accomplished, but more importantly of who you are. You are stunning inside and out, but the Lord is so pleased with your heart. You are one of the best women I could ever imagine looking up to and I hope someday my daughter (if I have a daughter) has a friend and role model like you to look up to! I can't wait to hear and see where life takes you. It is such an amazing journey and I am excited for what life holds for both of us. I miss you dear and hope to catch up with you very soon!
Love,
Mary Beth
Sierra is easily one of the most graceful and grace-filled people I know. She is not only an extremely talented dancer (I swear I have never seen the girl trip), but she has a heart for the Lord and a passion for people. She loves speaking to teenage girls and young women and is very talented at it. I love hearing her speak. And let's just put it candidly, she has been given many opportunities to speak to girls because of some previous accomplishments! ;) Being 4th runner up in the Miss America competition gives you a pretty awesome platform for life.
Sierra is a blast to hang out with! She has an awesome sense of humor and a fantastic laugh! It is so contagious! We have had so many nice times together through out college. She and some other girls through a surprise party for me during my sophomore year for just being me. It was so sweet and I was incredibly touched. They treated me like a Princess and spoiled me with balloons, gifts, a scrapbook, cupcakes, and chocolate covered strawberries! Not to mention it was an all pink party meaning that all the guests had to wear pink. It was so much fun and such a blessing to me!
Sierra was such a help to me during the week of my wedding! She helped with about a million things from programs, to greeting, to decorating, to helping keep everyone on time, and so many other things that I am sure I am not even aware of! It was a blessing to have her help, but mostly to have her there. She has been someone I knew I could always go to with prayer requests and support during college and having her there was so special to me!
Sierra,
Thank you for being my friend! Thank you for taking time to get to know me and just hang out together. I have loved always having fun with you and especially loved the numerous lunches or coffee dates we had last year. I am so proud of everything you have accomplished, but more importantly of who you are. You are stunning inside and out, but the Lord is so pleased with your heart. You are one of the best women I could ever imagine looking up to and I hope someday my daughter (if I have a daughter) has a friend and role model like you to look up to! I can't wait to hear and see where life takes you. It is such an amazing journey and I am excited for what life holds for both of us. I miss you dear and hope to catch up with you very soon!
Love,
Mary Beth
Day 36: Anna Kelly "Hackin' Through the Blog"
Today's blog is a celebration for a very momentous occasion! Anna Kelly went to Disney World for the first time in her life. CONGRATULATIONS ANNA!!! WHOOOO HOOO!!!!
Okay here is something you may or may not know about me: I love me some Disney World (if you have ever met me you probably knew that). So when one of my dear friends told me she had never been to the Mouse's house and was 21 years old at the time...it broke my heart. BUT, now I rejoice because she got to go this past weekend! I have not been able to hear about her trip though, other than a very enthusiastic and magical voicemail, but I look forward to that conversation ASAP.
Anna Kelly is her first and last name, but seeing as how I am a southern belle, I call her Anna Kelly as if it were her first name (like Mary Beth). Sometimes I wonder what her last name really is, but then I remember that I am merely crazy.
AK, as she will be referred to on the blog from here on out, is lovely. She is actually a lot of things.
She is like things including, but not limited to:
-Funny
-Talented
-Goofy
-Gorgeous
-Godly
-Smart
-Smart Aleck-y
-an Amazing Singer
-My long lost Soul Sister
-Southern
-Fabulous
-Creepy
So you get it? Yes? AK is just about as good as they come. I love this girl. I miss her dearly.
One of my favorite things about her is that she shares my affinity with being super creepy. We like to stalk each other. We like to sneak attack people. We like to write "creeper notes" to each other and make creeper jokes whenever possible. The more inappropriate the better. We often get very tickled at our own inappropriate jokes and laugh until the point of tears or spewing of our beverages. It is DELIGHTFUL!
Anna and I also have separate identities known as Mitzy and Muffy. I am Muffy and she is Mitzy and we are two Palm Beach diva-extraordinaires who talk in snobby British accents and show up quite frequently when driving, party planning, gossiping, making plans, leaving voicemails, or shopping at Goodwill. So basically, we are MB & AK 1/2 the time and Mitzy and Muffy the other 3/4. (Did you check my math? Just trying to keep y'all on your toes! If you didn't notice the error then toss back another glass-o-wine and give yourself a little hoorah!).
Anna is one of the kindest people I have ever met though. She and I worked at Revolution in Belle Glade together often and she was always the "good cop". You can probably guess who was the "bad cop". She has an incredible heart though and it is service driven. She loves the Lord and it is so evident in her daily life. She spent over a month in Cambodia working with little girls who were involved in sex trafficking. That is amazing and humbling. I can't imagine ever having the strength or bravery to do such a task. But God asked her to, and she did.
Anna blessed our wedding with her amazing pipes this past June. Wow. Incredible. She has the prettiest voice of anyone I have EVER heard. I know so many talented people, but I could listen to Anna sing all the time. If you know me, you know how amazing she is because I am SUPER critical when it comes to voices. I wish I had a cd from our wedding so I could listen to her sing all the time.
Anna, (Mitzy)
I miss you entirely too much "dahling". Life is just not the same without my daily dose of Anna. You are a little beam of sunshine that always made my day so spectacular! I loved getting to know you and be your friend the past 2 years. I only wish we would have bonded sooner! You are so beautiful inside and out! You are talented! You are kind! And ya know you crack me up! But most importantly you are a woman of God. You live by that standard and you are a role model and inspiration to me. Ah! Please come see me in C-dale. We could do our infomercials all the time! I miss you my dear and your "terlet" shammy. I love you so much and can't wait to catch up soon!
Love,
MB (Muffy)
P.S. I will ALWAYS "hack through" anything with you!
Okay here is something you may or may not know about me: I love me some Disney World (if you have ever met me you probably knew that). So when one of my dear friends told me she had never been to the Mouse's house and was 21 years old at the time...it broke my heart. BUT, now I rejoice because she got to go this past weekend! I have not been able to hear about her trip though, other than a very enthusiastic and magical voicemail, but I look forward to that conversation ASAP.
Anna Kelly is her first and last name, but seeing as how I am a southern belle, I call her Anna Kelly as if it were her first name (like Mary Beth). Sometimes I wonder what her last name really is, but then I remember that I am merely crazy.
AK, as she will be referred to on the blog from here on out, is lovely. She is actually a lot of things.
She is like things including, but not limited to:
-Funny
-Talented
-Goofy
-Gorgeous
-Godly
-Smart
-Smart Aleck-y
-an Amazing Singer
-My long lost Soul Sister
-Southern
-Fabulous
-Creepy
So you get it? Yes? AK is just about as good as they come. I love this girl. I miss her dearly.
One of my favorite things about her is that she shares my affinity with being super creepy. We like to stalk each other. We like to sneak attack people. We like to write "creeper notes" to each other and make creeper jokes whenever possible. The more inappropriate the better. We often get very tickled at our own inappropriate jokes and laugh until the point of tears or spewing of our beverages. It is DELIGHTFUL!
Anna and I also have separate identities known as Mitzy and Muffy. I am Muffy and she is Mitzy and we are two Palm Beach diva-extraordinaires who talk in snobby British accents and show up quite frequently when driving, party planning, gossiping, making plans, leaving voicemails, or shopping at Goodwill. So basically, we are MB & AK 1/2 the time and Mitzy and Muffy the other 3/4. (Did you check my math? Just trying to keep y'all on your toes! If you didn't notice the error then toss back another glass-o-wine and give yourself a little hoorah!).
Anna is one of the kindest people I have ever met though. She and I worked at Revolution in Belle Glade together often and she was always the "good cop". You can probably guess who was the "bad cop". She has an incredible heart though and it is service driven. She loves the Lord and it is so evident in her daily life. She spent over a month in Cambodia working with little girls who were involved in sex trafficking. That is amazing and humbling. I can't imagine ever having the strength or bravery to do such a task. But God asked her to, and she did.
Anna blessed our wedding with her amazing pipes this past June. Wow. Incredible. She has the prettiest voice of anyone I have EVER heard. I know so many talented people, but I could listen to Anna sing all the time. If you know me, you know how amazing she is because I am SUPER critical when it comes to voices. I wish I had a cd from our wedding so I could listen to her sing all the time.
Anna, (Mitzy)
I miss you entirely too much "dahling". Life is just not the same without my daily dose of Anna. You are a little beam of sunshine that always made my day so spectacular! I loved getting to know you and be your friend the past 2 years. I only wish we would have bonded sooner! You are so beautiful inside and out! You are talented! You are kind! And ya know you crack me up! But most importantly you are a woman of God. You live by that standard and you are a role model and inspiration to me. Ah! Please come see me in C-dale. We could do our infomercials all the time! I miss you my dear and your "terlet" shammy. I love you so much and can't wait to catch up soon!
Love,
MB (Muffy)
P.S. I will ALWAYS "hack through" anything with you!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Day 35: Lauren Austin
Tonight we had small group. I really love Thursdays because of small group. I really enjoy getting to know the people in our group.
Tonight Lauren brought everybody a little tin of cookies and an adorable "It's a Wonderful Life" card. Her cookies were awesome! I don't know how she had time to make so many! She made these great fluffy chocolate chip cookies, mint chocolate chip cookies (which are a cool color and taste JUST like the ice cream), and a really gourmet type of cookie including rosemary as an ingredient. I am very impressed. I am actually snacking on one as I am writing this.
I don't know Lauren very well yet, but she has already influenced my life. She has intrigued me since the first day I met her. I am not quite sure what it is about her, but something about her is just really neat in my mind. Just from knowing her the past few months I have seen how kind she is. She was so sweet to me when my cat died. She came up to me and gave me a big hug, which was EXACTLY what I needed that day. She shares my love for cats, which makes her super cool in my book.
Lauren is a great mother. She always talks about Ori and about how much she misses him when she is not with him. You can tell by the look in her eyes how much she loves her son. I think that is so inspiring.
Lauren is also incredibly beautiful! She has the prettiest face and skin and awesome style. Her style is really unique and original which I think is true fashion. She does not copy Hollywood. She wears what she likes, and looks beautiful because of that!
My favorite thing about Lauren is her un-relentless pursuit of the Lord. She is so passionate about her relationship with God. She is humble and has a beautiful desire for God. I love that. She is always asking for prayer and I think that shows how much she needs and wants God. I can't describe that anyway other than beautiful. I know God is glorified by her pursuit of Him. She also has a really insightful blog of her daily Bible readings that I love reading.
Lauren,
I think you are really awesome. Thank you so much for being so sweet to me and everyone else. You are a really nice breath of fresh air in the world. Not many people have your passion for God, others, and life. I respect you so much. You have influenced my short time in Carbondale significantly. Thank you. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
Tonight Lauren brought everybody a little tin of cookies and an adorable "It's a Wonderful Life" card. Her cookies were awesome! I don't know how she had time to make so many! She made these great fluffy chocolate chip cookies, mint chocolate chip cookies (which are a cool color and taste JUST like the ice cream), and a really gourmet type of cookie including rosemary as an ingredient. I am very impressed. I am actually snacking on one as I am writing this.
I don't know Lauren very well yet, but she has already influenced my life. She has intrigued me since the first day I met her. I am not quite sure what it is about her, but something about her is just really neat in my mind. Just from knowing her the past few months I have seen how kind she is. She was so sweet to me when my cat died. She came up to me and gave me a big hug, which was EXACTLY what I needed that day. She shares my love for cats, which makes her super cool in my book.
Lauren is a great mother. She always talks about Ori and about how much she misses him when she is not with him. You can tell by the look in her eyes how much she loves her son. I think that is so inspiring.
Lauren is also incredibly beautiful! She has the prettiest face and skin and awesome style. Her style is really unique and original which I think is true fashion. She does not copy Hollywood. She wears what she likes, and looks beautiful because of that!
My favorite thing about Lauren is her un-relentless pursuit of the Lord. She is so passionate about her relationship with God. She is humble and has a beautiful desire for God. I love that. She is always asking for prayer and I think that shows how much she needs and wants God. I can't describe that anyway other than beautiful. I know God is glorified by her pursuit of Him. She also has a really insightful blog of her daily Bible readings that I love reading.
Lauren,
I think you are really awesome. Thank you so much for being so sweet to me and everyone else. You are a really nice breath of fresh air in the world. Not many people have your passion for God, others, and life. I respect you so much. You have influenced my short time in Carbondale significantly. Thank you. I look forward to getting to know you better!
Sincerely,
Mary Beth
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Day 34: Susan Brown
Today we had more training for my new job. Now as weird as this may sound, our instructor today (who was a man) actually made me think of Susan. No, he was not feminine, and no she is definitely not masculine, they simply had the same sense of humor. It was great! He kept phrasing things and making jokes the same way Susan does. Thus, today's topic: Susan Brown.
Do you know Susan? If you do not, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. No joke. This woman is a lifesaver. She is a renaissance woman. There is nothing she does not know how to do! She is an administrator, a spiritual leader, a mom, a wife, a friend, a wedding guru, a fast driver, a mission leader, etc. She can do EVERYTHING. In the past if I have had a theological question I have gone to her. If I have a life predicament I go to her. If I need advice on overcoming stage fright-Susan. If I need a job connection-Susan. You name it, she knows it, or knows somebody who does! I love that!!
I pretty much have two people who are responsible for my wedding: my mom and Susan Brown. Susan was my wedding coordinator. She was amazing. She helped me think of things to prepare for, organize all the decorations, food, staff, musicians, guests, attendants, and a million other things. She was there months before helping me scope out the building. She fought for me when I was afraid of stepping on people's toes. Heck, she put the staff at the ballroom in line! I thank the Good Lord for her nearly every day, because if it was not for her, my wedding would not have run nearly as smoothly, nor would I have enjoyed it so much. She kept me calm all while ensuring that I got exactly what I wanted. I never had to settle. At the rehearsal and the actual wedding she kept everything running and I am so thankful for that. She got things DONE. Love her.
Susan is one of the kindest people I know. She has been there for me, my mom, my brother, my extended family and so many others right when we needed her most. She helped my mom figure out life after a devastating tragedy struck my family. She helped my cousin and her family prepare for a heartbreaking death and funeral. She transported me to and from the ATL airport countless times. I don't understand how she has the strength to be strong for so many all the time. It is a pure gift from God.
Susan,
Thank you for all you are to so many people. You have been an angel in my life. You have been so supportive and kind to my family. You have helped us in the midst of a crisis so many times. Thank you for being such a good friend to my mom. Thank you for being a friend to me. Thank you for your wise advice that you have given me over the years. You have blessed me so much. Mostly, thank you for being my wedding guru. I could not have had the wedding I had without you. There is nothing I can do or say that will ever feel like enough of a thank you. You made my wedding day so incredibly special for me. All I can do is say thank you. You have so many wonderful skills and such a heart for the Lord. I look up to you in countless ways! Hope to see you over Christmas!
Love,
Mary Beth
Do you know Susan? If you do not, you are SERIOUSLY missing out. No joke. This woman is a lifesaver. She is a renaissance woman. There is nothing she does not know how to do! She is an administrator, a spiritual leader, a mom, a wife, a friend, a wedding guru, a fast driver, a mission leader, etc. She can do EVERYTHING. In the past if I have had a theological question I have gone to her. If I have a life predicament I go to her. If I need advice on overcoming stage fright-Susan. If I need a job connection-Susan. You name it, she knows it, or knows somebody who does! I love that!!
I pretty much have two people who are responsible for my wedding: my mom and Susan Brown. Susan was my wedding coordinator. She was amazing. She helped me think of things to prepare for, organize all the decorations, food, staff, musicians, guests, attendants, and a million other things. She was there months before helping me scope out the building. She fought for me when I was afraid of stepping on people's toes. Heck, she put the staff at the ballroom in line! I thank the Good Lord for her nearly every day, because if it was not for her, my wedding would not have run nearly as smoothly, nor would I have enjoyed it so much. She kept me calm all while ensuring that I got exactly what I wanted. I never had to settle. At the rehearsal and the actual wedding she kept everything running and I am so thankful for that. She got things DONE. Love her.
Susan is one of the kindest people I know. She has been there for me, my mom, my brother, my extended family and so many others right when we needed her most. She helped my mom figure out life after a devastating tragedy struck my family. She helped my cousin and her family prepare for a heartbreaking death and funeral. She transported me to and from the ATL airport countless times. I don't understand how she has the strength to be strong for so many all the time. It is a pure gift from God.
Susan,
Thank you for all you are to so many people. You have been an angel in my life. You have been so supportive and kind to my family. You have helped us in the midst of a crisis so many times. Thank you for being such a good friend to my mom. Thank you for being a friend to me. Thank you for your wise advice that you have given me over the years. You have blessed me so much. Mostly, thank you for being my wedding guru. I could not have had the wedding I had without you. There is nothing I can do or say that will ever feel like enough of a thank you. You made my wedding day so incredibly special for me. All I can do is say thank you. You have so many wonderful skills and such a heart for the Lord. I look up to you in countless ways! Hope to see you over Christmas!
Love,
Mary Beth
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Day 33: Sarah Newland
Sarah Newland, Say-ruh, as I like to call her is a dear friend of mine from high school. She called me today, but I was unable to talk with her because I have been sick and today my voice is almost completely gone. Yuck. No fun. And I really wanted to talk to her! We did text though tonight for a little bit and caught up on life to some degree.
I only have a handful of friends that I have stayed in contact with after high school (all who will be on the blog eventually) and Sarah is one of them. She and I are very similar. We are both extremely close to our families. We both got really homesick in college. We both tend to be emotional saps and cry at stupid things and at sad things, but that just means we have hearts, yes? Sarah and I also have a similar sense of humor: bizarre. We like sarcasm, stupidity, and love to laugh until it hurts. We have laughed until it hurt MANY times. Hopefully, many more!
Sarah and I were both psychology majors in college. She is now studying for her Master's degree in Kentucky (I am jealous that you are in grad. school!) and I am working in Illinois. We are actually only about 3 hours away, so we are wanting to plan a trip to either meet half way or do a weekend trip to see each other. We need to get on that!
There are so many fun memories I have with Sarah. Sleepovers, driving with each other for the first time, birthday parties, Christmas parties, classes, plays, dancing/talking really ghetto, or at least attempting to, and so many more.
I miss seeing Sarah often. I miss having someone to talk to and see everyday! I miss even being able to see each other over school breaks since her family is all in Kentucky now and mine is still in Georgia. A reunion is definitely due!
Sarah is one of the strongest women I know. She has been through a lot in life and has fought for happiness. She never gave up on life, no matter how much she may have wanted to. She is an inspiration. She is a great role-model for other women. I can't wait to see how she uses her testimony and life lessons to help others. She will make an amazing impact in the world.
Sarah,
I miss you so much! I love all of our memories from high school. I am so thankful that even though we did not see each other often in college we remained friends! I am so glad to have you in my life! You are so sweet and fun to be with. Your heart is so big and you love the Lord. You are a great friend and an amazing listener. I love talking to you!! I can't wait until we can get together again and goof off! I am so proud of all that you have accomplished! You are a fighter! You are fierce, yet feminine and delicate. You are beautiful! I am so proud to call you my friend. Your friendship means so much to me! I miss you and love you! Hope to see you VERY soon!
Love,
Mary B.
I only have a handful of friends that I have stayed in contact with after high school (all who will be on the blog eventually) and Sarah is one of them. She and I are very similar. We are both extremely close to our families. We both got really homesick in college. We both tend to be emotional saps and cry at stupid things and at sad things, but that just means we have hearts, yes? Sarah and I also have a similar sense of humor: bizarre. We like sarcasm, stupidity, and love to laugh until it hurts. We have laughed until it hurt MANY times. Hopefully, many more!
Sarah and I were both psychology majors in college. She is now studying for her Master's degree in Kentucky (I am jealous that you are in grad. school!) and I am working in Illinois. We are actually only about 3 hours away, so we are wanting to plan a trip to either meet half way or do a weekend trip to see each other. We need to get on that!
There are so many fun memories I have with Sarah. Sleepovers, driving with each other for the first time, birthday parties, Christmas parties, classes, plays, dancing/talking really ghetto, or at least attempting to, and so many more.
I miss seeing Sarah often. I miss having someone to talk to and see everyday! I miss even being able to see each other over school breaks since her family is all in Kentucky now and mine is still in Georgia. A reunion is definitely due!
Sarah is one of the strongest women I know. She has been through a lot in life and has fought for happiness. She never gave up on life, no matter how much she may have wanted to. She is an inspiration. She is a great role-model for other women. I can't wait to see how she uses her testimony and life lessons to help others. She will make an amazing impact in the world.
Sarah,
I miss you so much! I love all of our memories from high school. I am so thankful that even though we did not see each other often in college we remained friends! I am so glad to have you in my life! You are so sweet and fun to be with. Your heart is so big and you love the Lord. You are a great friend and an amazing listener. I love talking to you!! I can't wait until we can get together again and goof off! I am so proud of all that you have accomplished! You are a fighter! You are fierce, yet feminine and delicate. You are beautiful! I am so proud to call you my friend. Your friendship means so much to me! I miss you and love you! Hope to see you VERY soon!
Love,
Mary B.
This is a pic of us from one of our annual Christmas parties!
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