See these sweet children…
Some of them are ours…
Yet really…
I would totally claim them as my own in so many ways.
Its so weird to think we have only known this family for a few years. I met them back in 2010 – through a home school group – and those who read my blog often, have already heard me post about this :) – but I cant help but write about how much we appreciate this sweet family.
Their friendship came at a perfect time!
During a time where so many friendships were broken…
Where people we trusted – turned their backs and acted as if they never knew us.
During a time where we felt torn from everyone we knew and put into a place where staying connected to many, was impossible.
Yet this family has been there through it all and has remained so constant.
We can be apart for a half a year, or more – yet when we get back together it was as if we were never gone.
It really is as if we are family. :)
They are the type of family that I truly would trust with my kids 100%. I mean seriously, I would give them our kids if something ever happened to us. They treat my children no different than their own – and I love that. I even loved when Shannon would turn to correct one of her kids, only to realize it was “my kid” – :) It was never offensive at all, to hear from her, although she stopped herself most times ;-)
It stinks we live 8 hours from each other.

But one thing I do know, is that – distance wont affect our friendship.
I love that it is not one sided…
I love that I can go days without calling her and she will call me, just to make sure im ok.
Then other weeks ill call her 2 times a day if not more.
Friendships like this are hard to find.
& I have found through life, so often I pour and pour myself into relationships… yet it is as if I am the only one even trying. This is one of those friendships that I have never felt that way, ever.
I know not every friendship is the same. We cant expect that. Im thankful for the variety :) – and even the new friendships we’ve made since moving to GA. The Lord gives us just who we need, when we need it.
I am thankful the Lord knew we needed them now and then, and provided graciously!



































