Girls’ Weekend!!!!
There’s nothing quite like a day at the beach (with no kids!) to celebrate friendship.
Andrea, Nicole, Becky and I had a great time shopping at the grand marche, eating out, and relaxing on the sand. The weekend would’ve been better only with the additional company of Jane and April. (We missed you!!!!)
It’s hard to express in words how much I am going to miss these godly women who have journeyed with me on a challenging yet joyful path for many years. We have seen each other through mountain top experiences and heart wrenching valleys of depression and sadness.
But, mostly we have lived daily life with each other. (Can I borrow a block of butter? What school curriculum do you think we should purchase for next year? I need help with gas money. Oh, I thought I already paid you that. Would you like to come over for dinner Friday? And on and on….) Anyone who has been in a long-term relationship knows that the daily stuff can be difficult at times. Relationships grow stale. Irritations build up. Feelings get hurt. We have honored each other to the best of our abilities and even then failure has come. Of course, that’s when God is glorified most evidently through humility, forgiveness and reconciliation. God has been good to knit us together as sisters in Christ. Over the past 10 years these women have become my heroes of faith. They shine brightly for the Lord. 
What a beautiful tribute to your teammates. I can’t imagine what a bond it must create to have shared so much of your life’s experience together!
Your trip looks like it was fun. What a treat! I love chick trips.
Those matching tattoos are great!
“a good friend is like a rare shell washed upon a quiet beach,
one who discovers such a friend finds a priceless gift from God.”
praying for you all as your “long good-bye” is about to change to hugs and hellos from friends and family in the states.
do you know where you will be living and do you have an address yet?
what is the date that you will be in your new home?
have a good one and don’t let satan steal your joy,
shonda
It looks like your weekend together was special. I remember my last girls’ trip before I left Togo — those memories will always be special to me. I can’t imagine the intensity and depth of the relationships that you all have built after so many years together — it is beautiful.
I’m just now catching up on your blog. Sad, I know. I wanted to leave a comment and let you know how much I missed being with you girlies that weekend. And yes, I teared up reading this post as I thought about you being gone. By the way, as I’m typing this, the electricity has been off for almost 3 hours….enjoy your coldness!