People need People

I realize I have really neglected my blog. I was talking to Autumn this week and said "I really need to get on and write again." She laughed and said it was funny that I talked like it was a chore. It definantly is not, but life keeps getting in the way it seems, and I just haven't taken the time to sit and write. Until now. :)

My thoughts have honestly been on people this week or so. There are so many kinds of people...Funny people, Smart people, Dumb as rocks people, Kind people, Giving people, Hard-working people, Rude people, Jack-of-trades people, and so on...and of course there are people who encompase many traits.

But the kind of people I have been thinking deeply about are the people in my life who I can't help but respect and love. There are some people out there who are just amazing, and I'm grateful to say I know many of them. These people have hearts of gold. They truely know how to care about others, and even more, they know how to live. They are wise in their own ways. They come from all walks of life. Poor, rich, old, and young. They simply astonish me, and I find myself learning from there very quiet examples.

My gracious Eternal Father has for some reason seen fit to place these angels in my life. I have met them at times where life was good and happy, and at times when everything seemed dark and hopeless. Some came for a season and time and reason, others have stayed in my life for years. These people are family, friends, confidants, mentors, and sometimes just patient ears and loving arms. I am so filled with love and deep emotion as I think about them.

I could tell so many stories about these people. I could tell about one friend who was there for me when all I seemed to do was call her and cry and cry, relieving my heart to her and probably neglecting her needs because all I could see were mine. I could tell about one friend who came to my rescue at 6 in the morning when I had no place to sleep, or about the friend who had me live with her for months, trying to give me the chance to find out who I was. I could tell about the friends who surprised me for my birthday even though they were all tired and worn-out that night. I could tell about the friends who just seem to cheer me up, make me laugh, and bask in moments of happiness. I could tell about the friends who taught me about myself, and helped me discover life. My parents...my brothers...the rocks of my life. The amazing people who have stood by me through thick and thin. They help me believe in myself, and give me hope and joy. So many stories and memories...but even if I were to tell them all, I'd fail to convey the impact on my life.



People....wonderful, wonderful people. This life can be a hard and difficult place, but with people like this on the road, it seems to be a fun walk to travel. I love these people. I respect these people. I need them all.

-Somtin' Girl