REAL PEOPLE, GENUINE SOULS

Tonight, I'm thinking about the special people that have come into my life.  As I sit here and reflect on the special people in my life right now, as well as those in my past; my mind wanders a bit, and then I remember reading a particular sentence in a blog post earlier this week: 

"Some come for a reason, some come for a season, others come for a life time."  Perfect.  

How true is this?!  

As I reflect on the people who've come and gone, a few come to mind who were only a friend when they needed a friend. They have come and gone.  Then there are others who have with stood the tests of time.  Those who I don't see or speak to on a regular basis, however, when we do, it's like we've never missed a beat.  

Then there are others that have come into my life, and I see on a regular basis who bring joy and a smile to my world every day I see them.    

I am grateful for all, however, my heart is full of love to a select few right now in particular.  These few are REAL people, with GENUINE souls who have touched my life.  

Believe it or not, I can be pretty introverted. I am extremely selective on who I get really close to.  So, when I do, I do so with all my heart.   

This blog post is to recognize them and to tell them how much they mean to me:

Celyn-  My twin sister and most definitely my better half.  There are no words to tell you how much I love you and how much you mean to me.  You're my role model and inspiration. 

Tammy- You're a bestie for my restie!  Years have come and gone... we can go months and even years with out talking or seeing each other, but I love you still the same.  Oh, the laughter, the love, and the memories!  

*Sorry I don't have a picture of us.  Digital cameras didn't exist back then.  If you have a pic, I want it!*

Nanci and Jim Boice.  Genuine and generous.  Classy and cool!  One day, I will make my way back to ATX to see you and to thank you in person for going above and beyond.  You are what I strive to become.  

Pam and Ken Arthur.  It's been a while, but I think about you often and every time I do, I smile.  Ken, you always had a joke to tell and a laugh to go with it.  Pam, you always had a loving smile and an embracing heart.    

You've all touched my life... and...  I LOVE YOU ALL!