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Friendship

in Relationships on 01/18/17

 

Typically on Wednesday I share some fun stuff my family and I are up to. But something has been on my heart since I spoke to a friend recently… more on that later. I struggle being transparent. I have struggled in the past really sharing and talking about what is weighing heavy on my heart. I have recently become better at it and this blog has been helping me and creating an opportunity for me to share. Since that conversation with a friend I decided to share with you what that conversation was about for me.

By nature I am a relational type person. I invest in my friendships deeply. So when a friendship ends or changes, it hurts and it hurts hard.

Being a good friend is important to me. I am not perfect. I have hurt people with my words and my actions. When those moments happen, it stinks. I hate it. I never want to intentionally hurt someone.

I have come to a place in life where I have expectations in my friendships. Nothing extravagant but rather simple. At least it should be simple. I want a friend who loves me. I want a friend who wants what is best for me even when it’s not what I want. I want a friend who will tell me the hard stuff and love me through my mistakes. Someone who values the friendship as much as I do. Someone who I can trust and know they only speak highly of their friends. I want a friend who will be joyful for me during seasons of blessings, mourn with me during the seasons of loss, and encourage me during the seemingly impossible seasons. I want friends who pray for me.

The Bible even tells us that finding a true friend is hard.

Proverbs 20:6

Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? (NLT)

Isn’t that sad?

We shouldn’t expect people to be perfect, friends will hurt us. A true friend knows when they have hurt someone and puts forth effort to mend the hurt.

I said I have come to a place in life where I have expectations in my friendships and that is because for awhile I didn’t. Not in a bad way but in a way where there was no standard I held others to and I allowed many people close to me who meant more harm than good. Those people were closer to me then they should have been and because of that they hurt me.

I have had a friend hurt me during one of the greatest joyful times of my life. They said and did things that hurt me more deeply than any other friend has. I was so hurt that I had no words. I couldn’t even talk about it with James. James knew I was hurting and would ask about it, but I would quickly change the subject. I just did not want to deal with the hurt. Then I tried to forgive. In all honesty, it was hard. How could I forgive someone who was not even sorry for their actions? I then got to a place where I was ‘ok’ and willing to sweep it under the rug and move forward (which still is not healthy). Right when I got to that point I got hurt again. It was almost like the wound was reopened and spit on. I found out that this friend was going around telling people untruths about me. That hurt more. How could all these people hear this lie and think that I would have that level of character and integrity? I reached out to a close mentor of mine. I had not spoke about this to anyone at this point (besides James) and I broke down. I cried and shared with them all the details as best as I could. I shared how hurt I was and how these lies are being spread about me and I felt like it was out of control. I felt that while I tried to keep it between us and be respectful, it was complete chaos in my friends life. Then this mentor spoke words over me that rocked me to my core; I had to trust that other people will see the truth eventually and to not fight this battle. Not fight this battle?! You know how hard it is to not stick up for yourself when lies are being told? I was told to continue to rise above. No matter what to rise above and my character and integrity will speak for itself. This mentor reminded me that hurt people hurt people. This mentor explained to me that I needed to spend my time and energy in friendships that were mature and Christ centered. So, I had no choice but to move on, I knew my mentor was right.

How could I move on when this person was a big part of my life for so long? How could they not care to reach out and talk to me about it. Why are they ok with me not in their life anymore? Didn’t they care about me? How could they not admit their wrong and just say sorry. Sorry goes so far for me. I have learned it takes great humility to be able to say sorry.

I spent a lot of time in prayer. To be totally honest, I had a lot of ugly words and thoughts in my heart towards this person. My hurt was festering in my heart and it was continuing to hurt me over and over again. This is not Godly in the least bit. I started to talk to James about it and it turned into complaining and a bash fest. Thankfully, I have a husband who sees through my crap and calls me out. He prayed with me, he prayed over me, and he prayed for me. All I could do was take my hurt, ugly words, and negative thoughts to the Lord.  I prayed for God to change my eyes. To have me see this person the way He does. The hurt, ugly words, and negative thoughts went away. I saw all of the hurt and pain this person carried and how they hurt others. I felt bad. I cried for them. I prayed God would heal this person and make their heart whole. Then, I moved on.

I have learned a lot. I learned how valuable and rare Godly friendships are. I have learned to protect myself. I have learned to care about others more. I have learned when to see the red flags of toxic people and to move on to protect myself.

Being a Godly friend does not mean to be perfect. It simply means to try and when you fail, love your friend enough to say sorry and then change.

Even though that journey was hard, I am thankful for it. I am thankful because it has saved me from future hurt. James and I started to see red flags in another friendship.  I then prayed for God to show me the truth. I prayed for God to protect us and to show us if we should walk away.

I was then pointed to this scripture:

Proverbs 22:24–25

Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people, or you will learn to be like them and endanger your soul. (NLT)

It is hard to lose friendships even if you know it is for your own good. I am sure there are people who have felt the same way about me since I have failed in friendships in the past. God has given me love for those who have hurt me and I have prayed God gives loves to those I have hurt.

All of this came up recently because I found myself in a conversation with a friend, who is seriously like a sister to me. We talked about friendship and how important it was to us and we realized we have been through similar situations. This quick conversation really showed me a lot. It showed me that there are other people out there who care deeply about their friends. And those are people I want to be friends with.

Be a good friend, not a perfect one, but a honest, loving, good friend.

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  1. Marie says

    January 19, 2017 at 1:49 am

    Girl – I think most of us feel this way even if it is secretly. We are all only human and you can pretend to be hard on the outside but most of us really do care about the emotions of a friendship. Expectations are great because it means you are not selling yourself short. Good luck and stay strong beautiful! If you ever need a friend, feel free to add me on FB at http://www.facebook.com/xoxmostwantedxox

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    • Heather says

      January 19, 2017 at 2:36 am

      Thank you!
      ❤️❤️

      Yes, we all have emotions and care about friendships! Excellent point!

      Reply
  2. Sophie says

    January 21, 2017 at 6:55 pm

    I could really relate to this almost as if you wrote what I have been thinking for a long time. Very heart felt and very authentic ❤️❤️

    Sophie x
    http://www.sophobsessed.com

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    • Heather says

      January 22, 2017 at 6:02 am

      Thank you ?

      Reply
  3. Debbie Savage says

    January 22, 2017 at 3:31 am

    I really enjoyed reading this post. Over the last year as I started my blogging journey I have thought about the friendships in my life. It is a beautiful thing to have a friend who will stand by your side as you do for them. Keep shining my friend! Be authentic, be kind — it is those special ones that deserve your time and attention.
    xo Debbie | http://www.tothineownstylebetrue.com

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    • Heather says

      January 22, 2017 at 6:03 am

      Thank you??

      Reply
  4. Hannah Green says

    January 22, 2017 at 9:22 pm

    A lovely post – friendship is more important than a lot of people realise. I love by the fact that my friends are the family I get to choose for myself and I therefore treat them like I treat the family I love.

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    • Heather says

      January 22, 2017 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks for the love. Friends being the families you choose is so beautiful!

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    • Stephanie says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm

      Framily is awesome, Hannah!

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      • Heather says

        January 23, 2017 at 4:35 pm

        Yes! Framily all the way!

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  5. 9buckcrossing says

    January 22, 2017 at 10:00 pm

    This is so fitting for today. I was just telling one of my daughters how much I have cherished my adult friendships. It seems to of taken me a bit longer to understand and find what I needed in a friendship! Thank you for this inspirational reminder!

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    • Heather says

      January 22, 2017 at 10:28 pm

      I feel the same way; it took me sometime to realize that I should protect myself and be mindful of who I allow to be close to me.

      Reply
  6. stacey says

    January 23, 2017 at 5:09 am

    Friendship is very important to me too. Being an Army spouse and being so far from home, you have to have someone to lean on thats not your husband. Sometimes it takes a long time to find the right person, and sometimes you think you have, but it turns out to be a false positive.

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 5:17 am

      First, I am so thankful for your husband serving this country. Second, I want to thank you for supporting your husband while he serves. That must have its challenges. Third, thank you for the comment. There have definitely been times where I thought there was going to be a friendship and like you said, it was a false positive. But the real positives are wonderful experiences of developing and growing true friendships.

      Reply
  7. Ashlea says

    January 23, 2017 at 5:17 am

    I cherish the friendships I have. I hardly have any and really no true friends if I am being honest. It really is hard to make friends as an adult.

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 5:20 am

      I can relate. It’s hard to develop deep friendships with people. I have found most people don’t want it. I don’t really know why. I’m sure everyone has their own reasons but when you find that close friend it’s priceless.

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      • Stephanie says

        January 23, 2017 at 3:31 pm

        I think that’s more common than people realize or are willing to admit, Ashlea. Friendship is hard and messy. We’re lucky if we find one or two in a lifetime, and should, like you said, cherish those friendships! I’m certainly far from perfect, but I’m definitely blessed to have a select few who will put up with my crap. 🙂

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  8. mira pstr says

    January 23, 2017 at 5:30 am

    I agree that friendship is really important , I have a friend that I don’t see often because of the distance but they are always there when I need them ..thank you for this article

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Those are always great friendships. I have a friend who lives across the country from me and we may go a few months without talking but whenever we catch up it’s like no time has passed!

      Reply
  9. Milica says

    January 23, 2017 at 6:06 am

    I loved and enjoyed reading this post! I can relate to this topic completaly!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      So blessed to know I am not the only one ??

      Reply
  10. Rachel says

    January 23, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Girl I have chills. I so needed this today. I’ve been in similar situations with friends, but more recently yesterday with my sister-in-law. She made up all these lies about me to my husband and this is after she has been blatantly awful to me. I am trying to breathe and if she was a friend I would have nothing to do with her but since she is family I can’t really avoid her. It’s so unfortunate that people treat one another like this rather than having a healthy conversation.

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      I am so sorry to hear about what you are currently dealing with. It is much harder when it’s family. I totally get that. I’m glad you found this blog to know others have been through similar things ❤️

      Reply
  11. deb dutta says

    January 23, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    i still am best friends with my best friend from high school 🙂 always the person i trust the most

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Me too! My best friend from high school I’ve been friends with since I was 10!

      Reply
  12. Beauty that walks says

    January 23, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I feel the same way when a friendship of mine ends because I become so attach to the person that I find it hard to let go.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 3:24 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  13. Brittany says

    January 23, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I really enjoyed this post. Being hurt by our friends is quite possibly the hardest thing to deal with. Loved reading your perspective, thanks for sharing!

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks for the love.

      Reply
  14. The Roaming Street says

    January 23, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Friendships can be so difficult to maintain in adulthood when our lives are pulling in different directions. I struggle with it also, but make the best effort that I can. As long as I know they’re also making the effort, I try not to let things bother me too much.

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    • Heather says

      January 23, 2017 at 11:43 pm

      Such a great point!

      Reply
  15. Elizabeth O. says

    January 24, 2017 at 1:03 am

    I have come across many friends in my life and some of them I hold dear to me, while some I have chosen to let go. There are friends that I’ve grown apart from but there are those that stay true. It’s never easy to be hurt by our friends. Thanks for the good read.

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  16. Angela Zimsky says

    January 24, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Over the last few years I have had a couple of friendships end myself. This left me sad and unwilling to accept the truth. It has however taught me to invest more in my existing friendships that I value so much.

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    • Heather says

      January 24, 2017 at 11:06 pm

      I love this! So many times when people get hurt they tend to just give up. I am so glad to hear that with you, you love people more.

      Reply
  17. Jenna VanHoof says

    January 24, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I’m an introvert, I only really have friends online because I’ve been hurt so badly and I honestly refuse to make friends offline because I’m scared, so I feel you.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 24, 2017 at 11:09 pm

      I’m sorry to hear you’ve been hurt. It sucks when those things happen. There are really great people out there though!

      Reply

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I remember coming home and sitting on my bed with my new Bible in my hand. I sat there thinking of everything I was told that night and how it reminded me of everything I was taught when I was a little girl. ••••
After sitting there for awhile, I prayed for the very first time. Out loud I said, “OK God, if you are who they say you are, then why would you send your son to die for me, why wouldn’t you just die for me?”
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Immediately, and when I say immediately I truly mean with no hesitation a thought came into my mind. I heard, “Doesn’t a parent love their child so much that they would die for them? I love you so much more then that, that I would allow my child to die for YOU.”
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I knew the thought that had entered my mind was not from me. I knew it was God speaking directly to me. Since that day, I’ve followed Jesus, learning more about Him, and have dedicated my life to sharing about eternal life through Christ and all the goodness He is. ••••
The world will tell you religion is all about rules and what not to do. Can I personally tell you, that is not true. Following Jesus has given me freedom to truly live. I GET to do things because of Jesus. ••••
I get to love others because Jesus taught me how to love. 
I get to give to others because Jesus has given so much to me. 
I get to truly forgive because Jesus forgave me. 
I get to heal from the hurts life has thrown at me because Jesus has healed me. 
I get to live a life full of JOY because joy comes from Jesus! 
And sooo much more! ••••
My prayer for you is to passionately serve Jesus, have eternal life through Him, and to truly experience what is feels to live a life of freedom.
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I spent a semester in Israel during my college yea I spent a semester in Israel during my college years @seuniversity. It was two months after James and I got married so, our first few months as a married couple were spent walking the same streets of Jesus. To say it was a cool experience would be an understatement. •••••••
During my time in Israel there were two moments that took my breath away. One of those moments was being in the literally prison hole that Jesus stayed in the night before He died. •••••••
Historical sites are given a grading scale. An A site is “this is for sure the site that XYZ took place.” An B site is “XYZ took place here OR there” And a C site is “XYZ took place somewhere in this region.” •••••••
Jesus holding cell is an A site. •••••••
I stood in the prison with my fellow students and professor and his family. We sang the hymn - “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus.” It was the only time there I wept like a baby. Snot and all haha! •••••••
But man, to be where your savior was knowing what was to come and He chose to do it anyways. I’ve never felt more love in that moment then I have in my entire life. ••••••••
So today, my prayer is for you to feel that same love. To know Jesus died today for YOU and that He came back for YOU! You are His chosen child. •
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I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like t I don’t believe we will ever be in a time like this again; where we’re forced to stay home, have no schedule, and simply enjoy each other. •
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My heart is with all those who are working in the medical field and all the families affected by COVID-19. We lost my uncle this morning to this horrible virus. I’ve been praying for my family and yours and will continue to do so. •
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So, I want to serve you and since i cannot physically be there with you, I can pray for you. How can I be praying for you today?
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I posted last night how I would be sharing with yo I posted last night how I would be sharing with you today what the beginning of 2020 held for my family which caused me to take a pause on writing. •
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In January we lost my sweet mother-in-law very suddenly. It was a shock to us all and has taken us a bit to wrap our minds around. •
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In addition to the loss of my mother-in-law, we’ve been navigating some health struggles. Now, with everything going on in our world, I can say it’s def been a year so far. •
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But, God is good. If it’s not good- then it doesn’t come from God. The enemy is very real but nothing to fear because our God is bigger. •
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So, Today, I want to take a moment to share with you what losing my sweet mother-in-law has taught me. It’s something we can all learn from and I hope it blesses you and encourages you. •
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Hi, friend. I know it’s been awhile and I have Hi, friend. 
I know it’s been awhile and I have a post going up tomorrow that explains what the beginning of 2020 has held for myself and my family. 
But, I wanted to get one here tonight to share something that has been on my heart. 
You cannot turn on the TV or pick up your phone without the word “COVID-19” blaring at you. While it’s wise to be informed, these are times many can become anxious, full of fear, and worry. 
Friend, this is our time. And what I mean by that, it’s the Church body’s time. It’s our time to rise up and praise the name of Jesus louder then any other name or word. 
Can I remind you that Jesus conquered every sickness and disease! 
Every. Single. One. 
When He died on that cross. 
And He rose again. 
There are a lot of different beliefs on healing, authority, and what role it plays in our life today. I want to encourage you to seek Jesus through His word and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to His truth. 
When you find yourself reading this, do me a favor and pause. Look up Psalm 91. Read it, listen to it on repeat on the Bible app, and dwell in the presence of God. 
And then, wake up tomorrow knowing you are a child of the most high King- who rescues you from every attack of the enemy, who protects you from deadly diseases, who is covering you with His feathers and providing you shelter. 
I love you, friend. I’m praying for you.
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Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 b Everyone is sharing their top 9 photos from 2019 but I’m going to share my number one photo for this year. This photo represents an answer to prayer in my life and reminds me of the love and faithfulness of my Savior. •
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My family and I just got back from spending a week in South Carolina for Christmas with my parents. •
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Today was a day full of unpacking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and getting back into our normal routine. •
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But, this morning while everyone slept I spent time praying and drinking some coffee. I have so many ideas, goals, and big dreams for my blog and this ministry. •
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I thought about my reader who has used my blog posts to build a women’s ministry curriculum for her neighboring village in western part of Kenya. •
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I thought about my reader in Papua New Guinea who is new in her faith walk and a simple google search looking for more of God’s word led her to my site. •
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I thought about my reader who leads her local church with her husband here is the USA and was looking for a fellow female Christian to connect with and have a space to talk about things she can’t with those around her. •
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I thought about my reader who was diagnosed with a life altering illness and found my site while searching for scripture on healing. •
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I thought about you. The one who has visited and read time and time again. Who has listened while I shared from the deep parts of my heart on the struggles, the wins, the rejections, and the answered prayers of my life. Who has sent encouraging messages, shared feelings, and prayers. Who has in turn opened up to me and shared from the depths of their heart. •
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As you know, I refer to my readers as ‘friend’ and that’s because a friend shows up, listens, encourages, shares, and prays. So, thank you. Thank you for being a friend. 
I’m looking forward to this new year with you as I share more of what God continues to lay on my heart. I’ll continue to look forward to hear from you as we do this journey of life together. •
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Love you friend.
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I’ve been taking things slow over here to enjoy as much of this baby season as humanly possible. Getting to hold and kiss Colton everyday, all day long is a huge blessing I don’t want to take for granted. •
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Because of that, my writing and speaking have been moving slower. I’ve had moments where I’ve shared with James the tug and pull I feel everyday, each week. There’s so many things I want to be doing, creating, sharing but I have to pick and choose right now. •
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Tonight, I was feeding Colton before putting him to bed. When he was done with his bottle I sat it down but kept holding him while finishing a tv show. I heard him cooing and I look down and this precious face was staring up at me with the sweetest smile. •
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Pure joy and love on his face. •
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Friend, here’s your friendly reminder to keep on praying and believing that God has already won the battle, flattened the mountain, and straightened your path. •
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After 2 and 1/2 years of barrenness and praying for this beautiful baby, my Heavenly Father so lovingly answered my prayer with the sweetest boy. •
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I feel closer to Jesus because I pressed into Him during my waiting season and I want the same for you. •
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Press in. •
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And when your prayer is answered: enjoy. every. part. of. it. •
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Love you, friend. ❤️
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