We'll Remember the Alamo

Blessing. Comfort. Wisdom. Encouragement. Laughter. Fun. Joy. Gift.

Sister in Heart

All these words fit together in the person of my friend Jennifer. We met while our husbands were laboring through seminary, and we were trying to figure out who the heck we were and were about to become. We worked them through to their Masters in Divinity in our fields of expertise, nursing and teaching. Somehow in the middle of it all we found a friendship that would last until our last breath here on earth and beyond. Since semninary we have always found ourselves at least a thousand miles apart. In physical distance that is. In the spiritual realm, she is always with me, praying for me, cheering me on, oh,and free minutes on the cell phone are an extra gift from God. We have 5 great boys between us, even if almost all of them are teenagers. She bested me by having a third. It was for the best I believe. I think of the times we have been able to actually see each other, 5 I think. Everytime has been an adventure and a memory to keep us going until the next time we meet. We have explored the California Gold Country, San Francisco, Blackbeard the Pirate's home town, the Outer Banks of NC, and this time, we headed to the Alamo. If we had just stayed at her home, it would have been adventure enough for both of us! We spent a week working through our lives, joys and uh...small tribulations that disrupt our normal crazy life. We also took a one night trip to San Antonio and explored the River Walk, and the Alamo. History always touches me, to walk where our great Country and imperfect but great men and women trod before us. Best part was just talking, laughing, eating, and buying our way through the experience. I always buy more than Jennifer. I always wish I was more like her. She says she wishes she was more like me. We probably would not be as good of friends if we were. I always learn something of great value in her wisdom and her gentle spirit. She is pretty darn funny too. I need to laugh more. She needs to move closer because I am not going anywhere. Did you read that part Jennifer? I mean it! I miss her so much my heart actually hurts sometimes, but then I pull out the pictures and laugh and cry, and know that God will provide a way for more adventure in the future. Until then, we will still be sister chicks, living in the world of men. The only female contact we have inside the house is a dog. Some people live life with many friends they see all the time, but I have the priveldege of having a heart friend who is only a cell phone away, but in the best way, always there in spirit. Until we meet again, we will remember the Alamo. I love you Jennifer!