Like drinking herbal tea in a yellow kitchen surrounded by friends, that is what I want this blog to be.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Friends

God always seems to put the perfect people into my life, right when I need them most. I love the quote by Wallace Steagner from Crossing To Safety :

"And so, by circuitous and unpredictable routes we converged ... and are at once drawn together, braided and plaited into a friendship. It is a relationship that has no formal shape. There are no rules, obligations or bonds ... There is no glue in it but mutual liking. It is therefore rare."

To all my rare and precious friends, thank you for the ways you bless my life. To have a person know my quirks and foibles and want to be my friend anyway is an experience with grace. I am shaped by your influence more than you know.

4 comments:

  1. I'm reading that book right now! It's such a beautifully written book, I love it! Steven and I are glad you decided to blog! :)

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  2. I want to read that book - thanks for the suggestion ;) a good friend of mine once said that people are in your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime - so true

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  3. I am so excited to catch these glimpses into your life, Bethany. I have such fond memories of you. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for having the courage to start this blog. I think you will enjoy it. I know I will!

    And how on earth do you know Jolee?!... Wait. I'm guessing through Steve?

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  4. Ahh, my favorite book!! So glad you liked it, too! Love you!

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