Monday, June 16, 2014

Selfless

Again I want to say how much I appreciate the outpouring of love I have received from my friends and family. I see God surrounding me and comforting me through all of you and I am so grateful. My friendships have become deeper and more real over the last few months and I cherish that. It's part of how my heart is so full even going through such a devastating time.

I am learning and growing every day and one thing I want to focus on is being a true friend. Because through this, I have really learned what that means from the people who have reached out to me. It is such an example to see people giving of their time, love, and energy in such a selfless way. I have received calls, texts, messages, meals, help with the house, and many other physical offerings over the last few months. But more I have grown closer to friends who listen to me and are just there for me with a hug, a smile, or a laugh whenever I need it. I know that God has purposefully placed each of these people in my life. And it makes me want to be that kind of friend. I want to be able to give so freely and really honestly expect nothing in return.

I realized the other day this is exactly what I have been trying to ingrain in Luke's head for the last year. I talk to him so much about how God asks us to put others first. We talk frequently about 1 Thessalonians 5:11 which says, "be kind to one another and build each other up" and Matthew 20:16 "the last shall be first." This outpouring is not only an example to me but to Luke as well as he sees and feels the love that surround us.

So thank you to all of those examples out there!


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