Encouragement.

[navygreen]

Several weeks ago, during a time when I was really struggling, my friend gardenmama reached out to me with an encouraging quote. She left it for me in a comment, and I clung to its message instantly. I loved it so much that I wrote it out on sticky notes, and I stuck the message to my desk: I wanted to see the hopeful words each and every day with ease.



A couple weeks later, a surprise box arrived at my doorstep. Imagine my heart's delight and warmth as I dug through the bubble wrap to find that same wonderful quote, this time immortalized on a beautiful plaque. The plaque was a gift from Carmen as well, and she'd included a small stand. I proudly displayed the gift in my kitchen, and I think warmly of my friend each time I see it.



Good friends can be so hard to find, yet I have been blessed with so many. I am luckier than I can ever put into words.

Comments

[shoebox_addict]

Wow! That is such a nice saying and it looks so nice on the plaque. :)

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

It was very sweet of her to think of me... twice!

[mayna.livejournal.com]

that's a gorgeous plaque! Carmen is a great friend.

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

She really is. I'm glad to have her in my life. :-)

[posthaste.livejournal.com]

i love that!

[lolobird.livejournal.com]

that's awesome! I love it too!

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

:-)

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

It was a very sweet gift. :-)

[scenicbeauty.livejournal.com]

Aw! Beautiful.

I just wanted to let you know... I didn't go into any specifics, but I did add you to our Sunday School prayer list today - this group is the most amazing group of prayer warriors I've *ever* met. :) I hope you feel the comfort and encouragement I asked for on your behalf.

*hugs*

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I don't think one can ever have too many prayers.

[gardenmama.livejournal.com]

:)

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

Again, thank you so much. :-)

[the-fishery.livejournal.com]

You are really blessed to have so many great friends!!

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

I am indeed!

[katielovesmatt.livejournal.com]

what a wonderful gift..and friend...you are truly lucky to have people like that in your life.

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

I am so very lucky. I'm reminded each and every day. :-)

[1grl-revolution.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's beautiful.

[navygreen.livejournal.com]

I love it. :-)