I love me some girlfriends...

Girls just want to have fun.  My nieces and I love that song.  During the summer when they visit, we will roll the windows down, blare the radio, and belt out the lyrics over and over again (on our way to the skating rink with our pony tails on the side, of course).  And, it's true.  Girls do just want to have fun.  But, then there is this pesky thing that gets in the way.  Life.

When the celebration ends, the music dies, and the fun is gone, life comes knocking at your door.  Hectic schedules, work, bills, planning for the future, recovering from the past, loss, failure, heartbreak.... not fun.  If you're really lucky though, (which I really am), you've already got your girls there when life arrives at your doorstep.  They have already poured the champagne in advance for another victory against these worrisome endeavors.

They are there in phone calls saying "I don't care if you're ok, I'm on my way", in voice messages that you can hear their tears in, in your momma's arms (yes, mom is an especially important girlfriend), in beautiful comments and messages, in cards, in flowers, in prayers, and in the silent hand that wraps around yours.

Girlfriends don't just celebrate life with you, they do life with you. They get you through the heartbreak before they enjoy the party. They don't just read your messages and think "that's rough".  They show up.  They don't sit quietly in a corner. They are blowing up your phone and pounding at your door. There is just something about a lovely lady who can make their presence known, even if only in spirit.  And, I'm the lucky lady that God has blessed with many lovely ladies.

Love me some girlfriends :)

Thank you everyone for all of your love and prayers. Boys included.  I'm truly blessed to have such a loud cheering section!