Friendships are weird. Some are built on common interest, your children, your job. Some are built around your faith, and your spiritual walk. But there is a rare one that seems  simply spoke into being. I have one like that. I dare say that I have not gone shopping with this friend, or taken in an art show, not even a lunch. She has spoken life into me on some of my darkest days, the kind of truth that comes from someone on the outside of your inner circle. I value her thoughts and insight so much.
When the unthinkable happened and tragedy struck her life, I was struck down. My husband , the ever supportive saint, let me sit on the couch and weep for her family, though they are not part of our dailies. He knows the connection I feel with her. He listens ( even though, sometimes I say he doesn’t).
Imagine my surprise when her name showed up on my phone yesterday! I couldn’t answer it fast enough. Her voice was a surprise to me, and that weirded me out because I feel like I know her. The words that she shared with me were such a gift from God , and such a confirmation that God is love. His reach is deeper and wider than we know. He connected us almost 6 years ago through this blog. He is a help to me, and you my friend are a gift. I have been guilty of staying inside my walls , my circles of safety, and thinking there will always be time. This last month has been eye opening, heart revealing…I am so glad that you called.