A WORD – “Friend.”  A person attached to another by feelings of affection or mutual regard.

A person who you like and enjoy being with. 

True blue = constant, dependable, faithful, loyal, reliable, solid, steadfast, strong, trustworthy. 

We may have many friends in this life but often the most important ones are the “true blue” friends.

• The ones who stick with you in all situations.
  
• They always have time to hear your side of the story.
  
• They know you at a heart level so they trust you and your decisions.
  
• They cry with you when things are tough.
  
• They rejoice with you in every major and minor success or victory.
  
• They pray for you and intercede on your behalf.
  
• They pick up the phone and call you.
• They listen.
  

 Sharing a photo here of a long time pal who has stayed in touch through the years no matter the distance. When we connect, it seems like we pick up right where we left off.

I’m so thankful for my true blue friends. Including my sister and cousins but also linked-in-the-Spirit sisters – waving to all my beautiful Bethelites! You know who you are : )

Do you have true blue friends in your life?

THE WORD – “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

[Proverbs 18:24]

Jesus, our unfailing friend. When the world around us assaults from all directions.

Jesus, faithful Friend.

As stress levels climb and no one seems to understand.

Jesus, faithful Friend.

Whether skies are gray or the sun is shining.

Jesus, faithful Friend.

Catching every teardrop.

Enfolding us in everlasting arms of Love.

Whispering sweet words of encouragement and hope.

Jesus, faithful Friend. 

 What will you do for one last blast of summer?

Whether we are willing to admit it or not, next week we will flip the calendar over to September. Hopefully, we’ll still enjoy warmer days but the daily schedule will probably fall back into the normal routine.

This is your reminder to plan something….anything….to cherish these last days of the season.

Did you enjoy an evening picnic on the beach this summer? Check.

Have dinner at a waterfront restaurant? Check – pics are from Sound View Inn on Long Island Sound.

Take a boat ride or ferry ride?

Hike a mountain?

Ride a new bicycle trail?

Watch a sunset?

Watch an outside movie?

There’s still time, what will you plan for these final summer days?