Good morning, friends. Last evening we had the privilege of entertaining Heidi in our beach cottage. Heidi works for Food for the Hungry, the wonderful organization that we worked through, and how I was able to make three short-term mission trips to the amazing Dominican Republic. The children there are priceless, and I have left a piece of my heart there every time I have gone and then returned home. I had met Heidi shortly after my first trip there, and she has become a wonderful life-long friend. 

As I mentioned initially in my "bio" I have been blessed with so many amazing friends in my life, and God is continually bringing more across my pathway...almost on a daily basis. I have never been one that can do life alone. Friends are a necessary part of my life. At times like this I love to look back over the years...thinking about circumstances in my life that may have had a slightly negative slant...but then I remember the friends I made during that season. And the truth is...I wouldn't change a thing. When God says He makes all things work together for our good, He means it.

Proverbs 18:24b says, "There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." As great as it is to be surrounded by my earthly friends, what a privilege it is to be able to call Jesus my friend. You have probably picked up by now that one of my most enjoyable activities is chatting with a friend over coffee. Even more important, however, is to enjoy that same activity with Jesus, my friend. He loves to listen to me as I spend time with Him and share the things that are on my heart. And it is equally as important that I listen to Him as He directs my path. 

The sun is shining beautifully here in the Pacific NW, and I have a busy day ahead of me. Praying you will be blessed today...and don't forget to spend some time with your friend...the one that sticks closer than a brother.

Kathy