Growing up, I remember being surrounded by wonderful friends. My adolescent years were full of memories of prayer vigils with friends, trips to Destin, Youth Retreats and just fun-filled days. One of these special friends, who is actually getting married in two weeks, is Paula. I had the opportunity to attend her bachelorette weekend a few weeks ago. It was a beautiful time of sitting together and catching up with our lives. Many of us had not seen each other for a long time. Life has changed for many of us, but it was as if we had never missed a beat.
Considering these amazing friendships I was always blessed with, one of the main reasons it was difficult to move to Guatemala was knowing I would leave my friends behind. Yet, I have been blessed so greatly as God handpicked amazing people that were brought into my life at just the right moment (like Sara Salguero!). I count it a privilege to run this race alongside these people and call them my friends. One of these dear friends is Abii Stoltzfus. A year ago Abbi, her husband Clint and their baby Jasmine came to serve at Casa Bernabé and this past week they returned to Pennsylvania. She was here at a key time when I was in need of a friend. We taught school together, encouraged and prayed for one another. I thank God for their obedience and their labor invested here in Casa Bernabé. Abbi and Clint, made an impact here, not only in the lives of our precious children but in MY life and for that I am thankful. God has shown me time and time again His faithfulness through these Godly people that I have been able to share life and call my friends.
- C.S. Lewis
