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Week 3:

One of my favorite quotes my mom used to say was, "the relationships you feed are the ones that grow." I think this quote always spoke to me because I'll take any excuse to invest in relationships. I thrive on human interaction. I don't do well in isolation and I'm WAY too dependent on other people, it's probably borderline unhealthy. 

However, I think my mom was really onto something here because God wants us to have healthy relationships that do more than grow; he wants our relationships to thrive. 

He wants us to be vulnerable, honest, and real with one another. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed." –James 5:16 

He wants us to walk through life together. "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." -  Romans 12:15 

He wants us to invest goodness in one another, "Therefore encourage one another and build up one another." – 1 Thessalonians 5:11 

I realize not all people love fellowship as much as I do and I realize that fellowship can really drain some people. However, no matter the dose you get, make a point to invest in your relationships. Make time for people. Don't wait to call someone you love. Don't make the excuse that the phone works both ways. If God places someone on your heart, check on them. Call them, text them, send a note, buy some flowers, do something. Let them know you love them and are here for them. You'd be amazed at how much impact a simple, "hello" can make. Take the time today to feed the relationships you want to grow. We need each other to get through this life. We weren't created to be lonely. If any of my friends are struggling with isolation, fear, depression, please reach out and ask for help. You are loved and you are valued. Don't listen to the lies; whatever you are facing we can overcome it together. 

This week I had the honor of giving flowers to Grandma Rose, at least that's what my kids call her. I've worked with Rose for the past 8 & 1/2 years and she's become family. She has been a rock for me and my boys. When I moved to Arkansas my life dramatically changed. I married the man of my dreams, my mom passed away, we found out we were pregnant, when Eli was 10 months old we found out his body stopped producing white blood cells, Eli got better, we found out we were pregnant with Isaac, and lots of other memories in between all of that. Through it all Rose was there for us. She's helped me make blankets and costumes for myself and my boys. Matter of fact she still owes me a quilt, she told me I'd get one on my 30th birthday, I'm still waiting… I'm starting to worry she's going to end up making me a clown quilt out of spite! We share a love for Halloween, but I don't share her same love of clowns and their creepiness. I almost added a fake snake to her flowers because she loves snakes about as much as I love clowns. 

Rose, I just want you to know you are so special. I know this year has been a tough year for you and your family, but you are loved and I know my family would be lost without you. I love our love for Halloween and I love that you are always willing and happy to help me with projects to make the boys Halloweens so special. You've loved me at my worst and at my best. I can only hope to do the same for you. You have such a sweet, caring, loving, and beautiful soul and I value our friendship more than you will ever know. I pray that you will "rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances." Never stop being yourself. You are beautiful and you love well. Never forget your worth and know that I will always be here for you, even if you continue to scare me with creepy clowns! 




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