Proverbs 27:9

"Just as lotions and fragrance give sensual delight, a sweet friendship refreshes the soul." (The Message - Proverbs 27:9)

How true is that - A sweet friendship refreshes the soul. ? Think about your friends. Think about how out of the blue you will receive an inspirational email from a friend that hits at the right time. Think about that friend that calls and you smile when you see their name on the caller id,you know you need to talk and she is there. Think about that friend that remembers your birthday and how you don't or do like to celebrate it and wouldn't dare celebrate it with you any other way.

I use to think these friendships were some fantasy that only happened in TV. I didn't seem to have these friendships when I was in grade school and I kind a had them in college but now I'm blessed with so many of these sweet friendships. My cup overflows with sweet, sweet friendships.

Just today, I received an inspirational email from one who has just been an aquanitance on facebook who I met through work. We don't see each other everyday but through watching me on facebook she knew that the "3 Things" video would mean something to me and that it would bring a smile to my face. She was right but more then that it refreshed my soul. It brought God into my morning because I hadn't made the time for Him this morning and I needed that little bit to remember Him so that my day would go better.

Sweet friendships.
Stop and think about your sweet friendships.
Stop and think how you can impact one of your friends by BEING that sweet friend.

Thank You God for the blessings of all my Sweet Friendships.

Back to School

Yesterday was the first day of school and it went amazingly well. Emily is excited to be with her best friend on Team Dynamite and Erin is excited to be with her best friend for the first time since they started school together 5 years ago. We shall see how this goes. Though there shouldn't be an issue for Emily because Mei does not have the same advisery teacher as Emily and thus they are only on the same team and have the same lunch. They don't share actual classes together.

School is so much different then I was in 6th grade.

I've been really pround of my girls this summer. They have shown how responsible they are by helping with the house work. I am really missing them not being where I can text them all day. I must wait until school is over and then I'm picking them up so that doesn't accomplish any thing.

I am praying for a good school year. I want it to be challenging for them but I don't want it where they are struggle through anything. A nice balance would be nice.

I love watching them learn new things and am amazed at how much they already know.

I'm looking forward to Scouts and Bible study starting back. Scouts actually started Monday but we were missing several due to open houses at school but we have so many fun activities planned that this is going to be a great year. I am blessed with some awesome co-leader and parents. The girls are great to work with too.

Bible study starts the 2nd of September. I don't have as many as last year and I'm rather bummed about that but it will be okay. This is a great study and I know God will put those there that He thinks needs to be there.

Well lunch is almost over so go to go.