Thursday, July 17, 2008

The Core

to tori: thanks for your friendship, I don't think i could ever tell you how much it means to me. you've been there through so much. Over the past years I don't know if I could have made it with out a friend like you. from the loss of a baby to my parents divorce, you have been there through it all. Always having the right words to say. I've always been the friend that people get help from, but i've never had someone who helped me. you are the most genuine person i know. i know that i can trust you with anything, and when i'm weak you convince me i'm strong. I thank God for our friendship. you really inspire those around you to do what God has called them to be. you are a rare friend and i hope that those around you treasure what a gift you are. you truly are my bff. Thank you for challenging me to be better. As I write this last part tears come to my eyes, thank you for your obedience to God, and believing that i can touch lives. with out that i would not be where i am today.


to stephanie: thank you friend, you are amazing. i've never seen a heart of gold like i see on you. you remind me what God has called us to be. i am so excited for you. i am also so proud of you. you are going to be a great mom, this has to be one special child, because God put it with you. you inspire me to love my husband with a genuine love. your beauty shines from the inside out. thank you for embracing me as a friend. you have touched so many lives and will continue to do so. I am so thankful that God has put you in my life. "I love you friend"


to heather: wow you just are a rare find. i've never met someone so beautiful in my whole life. i love being around you, and am forever blessed that you are my friend. your soul shines from with in. i love all your stories, and that you notice the littlest details. i love that you care about my family, and take time to say hi to my kids. (they look for miss heather for gum) you have touched my heart so many times. i know God has good things in store for you, and i hope i get to be along for the ride. i love you heather


to anna: first of all thank you for allowing me to be your maid of honor. from the moment i met you i fell in love with you. i love being around you, i love that you allow me to be me. i know somethings have not turned out the way planned, but i am so glad you are here. God has something amazing and perfect for you. your love for the lord affects those around you. you are the most giving person, loyal, and caring. i hope our friendship only continues to grow. I pray that happiness is just around the corner for you, in fact as i'm writing this i feel like God is saying hold on, i know, i hear, and it's coming. His blessing for your faithfulness.

to kati: i am truly honored to get to know you. i love being around you, and i am so thankful that God has brought you into my life. thank you for really trying to be my friend. i know that we are going to be good friends and am so excited to see what God has in store for us. I love all your first born characteristics. you are a great wife, and and awesome mother. I pray over you for all those little babies, and stand in faith that you and matt will get your perfect little family. I know God and I know his faithfulness, you hearts desires will be given to you. I can't wait to see this take place.


To you all: Thank you for the core! Even though it started as a joke, it has turned in to something amazing. I thank God for all of you. I believe God is going to something great with all of us.

4 comments:

kati said...

You have touched my heart with this almost as much as you have touched my life. I value your friendship so much and thank God for the blessing of your family in our lives. Thank you for your dedicated prayers for us. I love you!

Tori said...

yeah, so what am i even supposed to say? i guess i'll have to blog my response. you are amazing, i'll start there.

i feel sometimes like my life became so much more "alive" when we truly became friends... this journey of finding our callings and being obedient to Him is just so much richer because we're walking it together.

bff we are, and i don't care how high school that may sound! i love you.

Anonymous said...

Keri,
I have tears in my eyes. I am so thankful that God has made us friends. You encourage me everytime I see you. You may not see it in yourself but you are absolutley inspiring! You are a great mom and your kids are a product of that. The first time I saw little you hold Ashlyn in one arm and pick up Cohen with the other I just knew then you must be super woman! You have so much to share with the world. Thank you for seeing a heart of gold in me,even when sometimes all I feel is a lump of coal. I love being your friend, and I love the core! And even if you are a "little person" you have made an impact on me that is larger than life. I love you!

Heather Harris said...

You are so sweet Keri! I’m so happy to be a part of your “core” and to call you friend. Among the many things I admire about you, I cherish your sincerity and your passion for that which you hold close to your heart. Thank you Friend! Love you…