good friend

I love being part of something nice. 

Today I had an opportunity to deliver some flowers for my buddy. Today is their 10 year anniversary and he is out of town. He coordinated some things that would be special to her and topped it off with flowers. Since he is out of town, he had to ask someone to help. I was honored to be a part of a special plan.

This plan wasn't without a few obstacles. The day was mis-communicated. I thought it was for tomorrow. I even put on my calendar for tomorrow. Then we got caught up getting Rae's 9 month pictures - which went way too long. We stopped at their house on the way home to deliver the flowers and she wasn't home. That was a bummer because Deni had to go to Dr's Urgent Care. 

I was texting my buddy the whole time letting him know what was going on. He let me know when she got home but I was without a vehicle with carseats or a stroller that would carry my girls.  

I was determined to get them delivered because I said I would. It all ended well. My wife got home, I jumped in the van and delivered the flowers. She was very happy that she has such a thoughtful and wonderful husband. She said she blushed but I couldn't tell because it was only lit by a porch light. I was honored to be part of this plan. 

I want to have great friends so I will be a great friend. I made sure that the flowers were delivered because I would have wanted them delivered to my wife. I said I would do something and unless I was physically unable, it was gonna get done. 

My point: we reap what we sow. If you want to know what kind of friend you are - look at your friends. Chances are, you are like them. If you don't have anyone you would call a close or good friend, that says something about YOU!!! 

If you want a good friend, be a good friend. 

Happy anniversary to my friends!

bff

Here is a picture of Hannah and her best friend forever (bff) Kali. They are sitting on a bench looking out the window discussing important stuff. You know, brands of diaper creme, the alphabet, Elmo and I am sure knowing them, cookies was a huge part of that conversation. I love that these precious little girls will grow up together. They will probably not always agree or see things the same way but I believe they will always be true friends.

True friends are a great gift. True friends are the ones you can call at any time, day or night and you always know they will be there for you. True friends are the ones you can just drop in on without notice. When true friends are coming over, you don't even need to clean up because they have seen you at your best and worst. You don't have to put on an act around them because they would see right through it and probably call you out on it. True friends are able to tell you things that others would not dare say. You can take it from a true friend because you know they have only your best interest at heart. A true friend may drive several hours just to give you a hug when you need it.

A true friend is happy for you when you are happy and sad when you are sad(Romans 12:15). So called friends only want to be around when times are good. As soon as there is some sign of trouble, they are gone. Some "friends" only want you to be there for them and they are not there for you. They allow you to be their friend but will turn on you as soon as you disagree with them or don't go along with everything they want. That is not friendship- that is crap.

Proverbs 17:17 says "a friend is always loyal". Proverbs 18:24 tells us that there are "friends" who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. I am so amazed at the people that I can call "True friends". I am blessed to have friends who I can call any time for any reason and I know without a doubt they will be there for me. These people will also hit me right between the eyes with truth no matter how bad it might hurt because they know I need to hear it.

My point: Having true friends is crazy important. They will hold you accountable even when you may not want them to. They will say what needs to be said whether you want to hear it or not. They will be happy with you when you are happy, they will be sad with you when you are sad, but most importantly, they will stick closer than a brother. I thank God that I have "true friends."

The real question is "does anyone call YOU a true friend"... careful, the answer could hurt.