Girlfriends

I stopped talking and then slowly,

I looked at the five women.
one by one...

 

Heather was sitting next to me on the right, so I started with her. Heather is smart. One of my favorite things about her is the conviction and strength with which she speaks. Each time I hear her give an answer or comment in Sunday School, I am in awe. She knows her stuff when it comes to religion. Someday I'd like to be like Heather.

To the right of Heather is Diane. I instantly liked her and have loved getting to know her. Diane is the kind of friend every girl should have. Down to earth, fun, super cool and friendly.  On top of all that, she has a beautiful voice and she teaches choir at BYU. Diane has many talents, one of which is the gift of music. Someday I'd like to be like Diane.

Charise was next. Tall, blonde and always gorgeous. She and I are both college students. We are both passionate about social issues and are determined to make a difference.  Charise can be intimidating if you don't have a strong self esteem. I'm so glad I've gotten to know her because I discovered she has an even more beautiful soul. Charise is going to be a strong force in the near future, helping families through tough times.  Gorgeous and working hard to make a difference in this life. Someday I'd like to be like Charise.

And then came Michelle. It was in her house we had gathered at, and it was her fluffy carpet I kept running my hand over. She is kind, soft spoken at times and she is easy to talk to.  Michelle is a good mom, cheering her athletic kids on at every sporting event. She and I have had to deal with similar family issues but, she has been able to put it behind her, at peace with the past. Michelle has great perspective and I admire her greatly. Someday I'd like to be like Michelle.

Only one friend to go, and she was sitting beside me on my left. I glanced at Cindy and she smiled back. Cindy always smiles.  If I were her, I'd smile all the time too.  In so many ways, Cindy is my idol. She is a cute mom with a lovely family, she is genuine and she is sincere. She has successfully raised children through those teenage years, giving me a wonderful source of tips and advice. Cindy parents with faith and prayer, relying on the spirit to guide her. Someday I'd like to be like Cindy.

Six women having a girls night. 

Five women I call my friends. 

Four hours spent together tonight, having a great time.
Amazing, talented women.
Maybe my gift is the ability to pick high caliber friends.
If these ladies don't make it to heaven, 
there is no hope for me!

If you start off a bit unsure, 

if you step outside your comfort zone and attend a girls night,

If you talk about everything & sometimes nothing for hours, 

if you laugh a lot and even cry a little,

If you are given support, and 

if you get great advice from each of them, and...

if you do all this while consuming junk food and diet coke, 

You can count yourself quite lucky. 

But...

if you leave at the end of the night, thinking those women are no longer just friends, but sisters you will love forever...well then, you're not lucky at all. You're very blessed. 

Thanks ladies!

I stopped talking and then slowly,

I looked at the five women.
one by one...

 

Heather was sitting next to me on the right, so I started with her. Heather is smart. One of my favorite things about her is the conviction and strength with which she speaks. Each time I hear her give an answer or comment in Sunday School, I am in awe. She knows her stuff when it comes to religion. Someday I'd like to be like Heather.

To the right of Heather is Diane. I instantly liked her and have loved getting to know her. Diane is the kind of friend every girl should have. Down to earth, fun, super cool and friendly.  On top of all that, she has a beautiful voice and she teaches choir at BYU. Diane has many talents, one of which is the gift of music. Someday I'd like to be like Diane.

Charise was next. Tall, blonde and always gorgeous. She and I are both college students. We are both passionate about social issues and are determined to make a difference.  Charise can be intimidating if you don't have a strong self esteem. I'm so glad I've gotten to know her because I discovered she has an even more beautiful soul. Charise is going to be a strong force in the near future, helping families through tough times.  Gorgeous and working hard to make a difference in this life. Someday I'd like to be like Charise.

And then came Michelle. It was in her house we had gathered at, and it was her fluffy carpet I kept running my hand over. She is kind, soft spoken at times and she is easy to talk to.  Michelle is a good mom, cheering her athletic kids on at every sporting event. She and I have had to deal with similar family issues but, she has been able to put it behind her, at peace with the past. Michelle has great perspective and I admire her greatly. Someday I'd like to be like Michelle.

Only one friend to go, and she was sitting beside me on my left. I glanced at Cindy and she smiled back. Cindy always smiles.  If I were her, I'd smile all the time too.  In so many ways, Cindy is my idol. She is a cute mom with a lovely family, she is genuine and she is sincere. She has successfully raised children through those teenage years, giving me a wonderful source of tips and advice. Cindy parents with faith and prayer, relying on the spirit to guide her. Someday I'd like to be like Cindy.

Six women having a girls night. 

Five women I call my friends. 

Four hours spent together tonight, having a great time.
Amazing, talented women.
Maybe my gift is the ability to pick high caliber friends.
If these ladies don't make it to heaven, 
there is no hope for me!

If you start off a bit unsure, 

if you step outside your comfort zone and attend a girls night,

If you talk about everything & sometimes nothing for hours, 

if you laugh a lot and even cry a little,

If you are given support, and 

if you get great advice from each of them, and...

if you do all this while consuming junk food and diet coke, 

You can count yourself quite lucky. 

But...

if you leave at the end of the night, thinking those women are no longer just friends, but sisters you will love forever...well then, you're not lucky at all. You're very blessed. 

Thanks ladies!