True Friends

Yesterday I had the opportunity to spend the day without thinking about my upcoming surgery and what a blessing that was to me! Two very dear friends, Margot and Steve Lane, came to spend the day with me. We enjoyed a nice visit, lunch at a local Thai restaurant, and a little shopping. I am so thankful for their friendship because they helped me relax and really enjoy the day.

Margot is hilarious! She always finds the funniest things to say or do that make me laugh. Her positive outlook on life is infectious. She's not only a very special friend of mine, she's also my sister in Christ. We share a special bond for which I am truly grateful.

Steve is very soft spoken and gentle. He is a profound thinker and when he speaks, he chooses his words carefully.  His British accent gives a wonderful charm to his comments and he can make anything sound interesting!

Before Margot and Steve arrived, I worried that they may ask me questions about the Cancer and the upcoming surgery. I was so emotional and I was really hoping not to have to face a barage of questions. Thankfully, they never asked one question unless I opened the door first.

Margot and Steve are true friends. They are friends who have managed to look past the horror of a Cancer diagnosis. Yes, they clearly understood I was going through a difficult time and didn't really feel up to chatting. They never made me feel like I needed to answer endless questions. They didn't make me feel like I had to put on a face of happiness to hide how I really felt inside. They had come simply because they truly loved and cared about me. When they left, I felt very encouraged.

I am so thankful for true friends...friends who can love me even when I'm not lovely. Without friends, the valley of Cancer would be a very lonely place to be. I'm so thankful that God created the gift of friendship so we can enjoy being in each others presence.

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