Like a RIVER...

My girlfriend, Angel popped over today. She had been walking her 7 month old puppy, River. River is a Labordoodleoops Goldendoodle, but don't tell her husband, he calls her a Labrador Mix Golden Retriever Mix in his manly guy voice....Yeah, mixed with POODLE, Bob!

Angel is one of my best friends. We met at the preschool, she worked there and I took my son when he was 4. Our boys played t-ball together, and later I ended up working at the same preschool. We have been friends ever since.

She knows more about me than most people and loves me anyways. We have been through highs, new jobs, raises, kids graduating, anniversaries, and lows, kids in trouble, marriages in trouble, surgeries, friends with cancer and depression. We have laughed with and at one another, we have cried with and for one another. Like a river, strong and steady, always counting on one another to be a refreshing point of view and the cold icy truth of reality.

I don't have any sisters, however growing up I had wonderful girlfriends that God gave me to keep me sane. As a young adult, I was blessed with a sis-in-law and a some wonderful women that speak volumes in my life.

My river overflows with those who know me and love me anyways. This friend I honor today, just happens to have a sweet faced dog name River. I love you Angel, thanks for being my friend.

Peace like a River...