I have some amazing friends- I would argue that they are some of the best friends and people on the planet. They took care of my baby and my family while I was gone. They’ve supported us the past 1.5 years through this wild ride we are on. They’ve given to us financially when we thought we were on our last nickel. They’ve encouraged me, loved me, prayed for me, been there for me, cried with me, laughed with me, and done life with me.
My dear friend Kellie agreed to watch Presley a few times during the 2 or so weeks we planned on me being in Africa… Two weeks turned into 3 months, and she kept her at least 3x a week that entire time. She picked her up in the morning and dropped her off in the afternoon. When Chris came and joined me in Africa for a week, she kept Presley at her house. When I needed help at BRDC this summer, she stepped up. She’s there every Tuesday and Thursday serving it up, anticipating needs and making things happen. When I need gardening or home project advice, she’s all over it. Anytime I need anything, she’s there. And today, she gave me the most beautiful, special, amazing birthday gift.
(click on the photo above to enlarge so you can get a good look!)
She took some of my favorite pictures chronicling our African journey, and displayed them beautifully on this canvas. Even the background of the collage is pictures of my room there, the corn fields, the markets, the beach where my friends were baptized… I will cherish this thing forever, and the time, energy, effort and love she poured into this project for me.
Thanks, Kell, and thank you to everyone who makes this life so.darn.incredible. I am crazy blessed!!!
Meg,
When I read your blog tonight and saw what Kelli did for
you, I broke down crying. Kelli had talked about doing this
for you as a welcome home gift from Africa . . . but frankly, I
I haven’t kept up with her as much as I did when you were
gone . . . so I had forgotten about the canvas art project.
You are so absolutely right about your friends, honey . . .
they are some of the most unselfish, giving, serving people
I have ever met. All of you have taught me some invaluable
life lessons . . . and for that, I am most grateful. I can’t wait
to see Kelli’s handiwork . . . she is something else. Happy
#28, Meg!
I love you,
Mom