Em

Insightful
Unwaveringly committed
Fair (not of complexion but of beauty)
Very, very cool
Immensely talented
A lifelong and happy giver
Warrior
Martha Stewart – in a middle Tennessee world
Unicorn hater
Visionary
Spirit led
Loving encourager at all times
Incredible cook (maybe right up there with my mom)
One of my most precious blessings

When my husband and I were younger adults, we were rearing young children. This was a time when most of our contemporaries were single, in college, and establishing careers. We were happy to be where we were at that time but one of the trade-offs was that we didn’t get to develop adult friendships.

In Emily, the Lord rewarded me for doing things in the right season of my life. I am so glad that Emily and I have grown to be such close friends. She is truly amazing (a much over used word these days). And the neat thing about Emily is that she realizes her “amazing-ness” comes from the Lord. She is a Godly woman. Her heart for service is led by her faith in God even when He leads her places she wouldn’t always choose to go.

The relationship I have with Emily is one of friendship but also one that never ceases to make me a better person - a person with deeper faith. She holds me accountable in my walk. The Lord has used her too many times to count in His delivery of a message to me. I know that if I go to her with something, I will get a “prayed about” or “faith-first” answer.

Today is Em’s birthday - she deserves a smashing day and I plan to try to help her have one! I love her so much! Emily, this verse reminds me of you because you are honorably beautiful before the Lord. The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord. - Psalm 45:11

Pray – Em does.


ps: Yes Emily I intentionally chose a photo of you with a baby - it's my blog - I can do that!