"You'll always be my friend . . . you know too much"

I read this quote the other day and it got me to thinking - isn't that the truth with my friends. Ya'll are in way too deep now to get out :) Hillcrest 202, USM bookstore, FCC -Atlanta trip, 'the cul-de-sac', car sick trip to Mobile, beach trips, bunko, PPCA (need I say more :}) You know who you are if one or more of these items brings a smile to your face. They definitely bring fond memories to my mind. I feel like so many times, we take our friends for granted - I know I do. Your friends are the only ones there to love and support you next to your family. They are the only ones there to tell you, "that dress is way too tight" or "that is a horrible shade of lipstick". Without friends, we would be walking around looking pitiful and lonely. As I was pondering this thought, I considered all of the different kinds of friends that I have been blessed with: old friends, new friends, high school/college friends, church friends, teacher friends (the ones who can truly appreciate your "school" story), and those friends who know just what to say and when to say it. I am overwhelmed at the outpouring of love my friends showed me this summer. I have truly been blessed with friends that would roll out of bed at 4:00 in the morning if needed and never ask questions or complain one time. Thank you to my friends that are reading this. I love you all. My goal for this year is to become a better friend. To be the friend to you that you have been to me. I added some pics of me and some friends. I wish that I had one with all of you, but these were some that were saved on my computer (yes, for those of you who were not around yet, that is me in my wedding dress). I love you all!!!

Friday Night Lights

Charlie coached in his first high school football game on Friday night. He got to sit in the pressbox and call down things to the head coach. I was so proud of him and all of his hard work. He loves the game of football and has found a way to use his love for the game to minister to kids. As I was sitting in the stands Friday night, I thought about how many kids were standing on the sidelines or playing on the field that knew there was nobody there just to watch them. My parents attended every one of my basketball games my entire life. I can remember my mom being in the hospital and missing one of my elementary ballgames - she was crying and carrying on about how she had to get out of the hospital to be in the stands. The support of my parents meant so much to me in life and it makes my heart go out to the players who don't know that support. It makes me want to wear a button for every player that says "I am here to support #__" Charlie has already made such an impact on the boys on the team. When I sit in the stands and watch him, I know that he has finally found his true calling in life. It makes me proud to be his wife!!