Reflections
Old friends are like gifts that give without taking…valued and treasured, always there when you need them. They have time to listen and reason, to hold up the mirror, ask the hard questions, to be honest and straight with you without passing judgment. Friendships forged and carefully crafted, shaped and then tested by the unyielding trial of time and mistakes, laughter and fun, tears and frustrations, all in the blink of an eye with the passing of years. Reflections of adventures shared, milestones passed, good memories held tightly, disappointments forgiven, unexpected rough patches, incredible highs and day-to-day experiences which come together to form the tattered and treasured scrapbook of our lives. Trusted friends, like a favorite book, ready to pick up where you last left off with them, when reunited both still on the same page…consistent and true, same story, same author. God gives us choices, who we decide to align with, the handful of close friends, the ones we do life with. Our old friends we’ve chosen, like mirrors on the wall, reflecting our values, our scratches and similar flaws, shared lives and events spent with those who we love, who we trust and relate to, undeniable bond. His love and forgiveness the most important choice we will know. A love given freely to those who would choose Him, the best gift of all. A choice we weigh and freely accept, deciding who we align with, who we select, who we choose to do life with, to trust and respect.
