Monday, April 25

{ She's Fourteen ... }

  About 6 or 7 years ago ... We first met .

  We were both terribly shy, and hid behind our mother's skirts . We didn't dare say a peep to one another in fear that we might melt if we did . But then, we broke our shells . It was the night of the homeschooler's basketball party . We both were sitting together with their hyper golden retriever . Soon, before we knew it,we were talking like we were best friends forever .

 About two years later, Bethany and her family decided to join our church . And ever since we have been super close . And it all started with that night sitting with the dog :)

 Now she's fourteen , and we've been best friends for over 4 years . I don't feel like she's just a friend ... She's a sister to me .

 I've emailed her or asked her to pray for me several times, and she always replies back with something cheerful and a hug . I've literally sobbed on her shoulder a couple of times ...Drenching her shirt . I've told her my problems, brought her things that I couldn't accomplish, and she helped me with them .

 Yes, she's not just a friend, she's someone special that God sent to me .

Without her I don't know where I would have ended up . Many times I've found myself slipping in my faith , and going into the grips of the world,and then...I just look at Bethany and her spiritual life and everything about her ...Her purity , her courage, her salvation, everything,and it helps me get back on track with God. 

 She has been such a godly influence in my life, and I thank God continually for her and others that have or are influencing my life for the Lord .

 So today, her birthday, April 26th, I just want to say ...Happy birthday, and thank you .



                                                  


Go to her blogspot and wish her a happy birthday :)

4 comments:

Kara said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Flop! I love you!

Sarah, actually, her birthday was the 25th. :)

Bailey said...

Sarah...this is so precious. You truly have the most beautiful friendship. A kind of fairy tale sistership that you make up in bed when you're lonely, wondering if there's even such a thing as what you're dreaming about.

And again, Happy Birthday, Bethany!

Bethany d said...

Now look, you nasty sister, you've gone an made me cry. No, really, I'm sitting here by myself literally sobbing. *sheepish grin*

I love you so much!! And yes, that was one good thing Badger was meant for. :)

*big hugs*

Flop

Bethany said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETHANY! You're such a sweet friend!

Blessings!
Bethany Joy