A Friend of the Heart

This past weekend had the potential to be a very sad and lonely time for me. You see, Trey, Lee, and the kids all flew to Odessa from Friday to Tuesday (today) for a family reunion. I did have the option of going, but Trey and I decided it would be best to save the money on my ticket and for me to work - he is a slave driver. Just kidding! I made that decision :)

I was actually contemplating going vs. staying when an idea came to mind. I texted Bessie Ann to see if she could come hang this weekend. When she said "YES," my mind was made up. So this past Friday, after the others left for the airport, I made dinner at home and waited for Bessie Ann to get here. She arrived around 7:15, and from there the rest is history. I just love those friends whose heart's cry echos your own. I think our jaws should be tired from all the talking and catching up we did. We spent Friday night eating and talking late into the night. Saturday was spent around the house. We slept in, spent time with the Lord, watched movies, read books, ate good food. One of my highlights from this weekend was the time we spent in prayer on Saturday. We entered into some kind of time warp as we got on our faces before the Lord and brought our requests to Him. Those are the times that change you. Powerful and worshipful.

Sunday morning we went hiking around Lee's house. Watch out if you see Bess and I out on the frontier - we are armed and dangerous! As a matter of fact, we almost thought we'd have to use the guns when about 40 cattle started running toward us at full speed. Thankfully, they turned around when they got about 20 yards away. Sunday afternoon was a time for naps and part of a terrible movie (*I do not recommed "I Now Pronouce You Church and Larry"). Sunday evening was pizza, fishing, and laughter. Well, the whole weekend was filled with laughter. But it was so great! Below are some pics of our time fishing...

The 2.3 pound bass we caught!

I love Bessie Ann. She is one of those special friends that will be a friend for life. Actually, I'm really blessed overall with great friends - Natalie, Kat, Rachel, Jenny. And then I have such wonderful family - Gretchen, Lee, my mom, my mom-in-love. Thank You, Lord, for great friends!