I have been so blessed in my life, in all of its stages, to have wonderful friendships. Really, as far back as I can remember in my life, there have always been integral girls/women who have been there for me, encouraged and cheered me on and have really shaped the person that I am today. I am so thankful for my friendships and all of these women.
However, as wonderful and a.m.a.z.i.n.g. as all of these friendships are, and how much I couldn’t live without them…when I think of the ultimate friendship, I think of my sisters. I am the oldest of three girls, so having sisters was all I knew. I can’t say I was the greatest of friends with them as children…in fact I remember some pretty good knock-down-drag-outs including sitting in the bathroom sink to keep Keri from being able to use it (yes – true story). Thankfully, we’ve all grown past that and our relationships have grown into something I am more thankful for than anything else beyond my own family. Unfortunately, I live about 1100 miles away from my two sisters…so my photograph this week is of MY girls -and the bond they are forming together. Not to leave Josh out and the relationship that HE will have with the girls – I hope it’s just as close….and I’m sure it will be. BUT there’s a bond between women – a way of communicating and loving and supporting. I’m watching that grow between Allie and Emma. Emma has to be the world’s greatest sister – she would do ANYTHING for her baby sister…and Allie chooses Emma over just about anyone (including me sometimes!!). So this week, I’m featuring a shot of my girls at the beach from last weekend….I love how Emma is looking down lovingly at her little sis…and Allie is walking along in complete faith and trust in her older sister (even though she’s still scared of the water touching her feet). I really hope and pray they have the kind of relationship through their lives that supports, encourages, loves and cheers the other on for their whole lives….After all, the friendship between sisters goes unmatched in life!!
Don’t forget to check out the rest of the amazing posts on friendship, starting with Jennifer’s blog! Fort Wayne, IN- Jennifer Olivas
