The person in the group that has been with me the longest is Elizabeth. I'm sure there has been more than once that she has looked back and wished she never answered the phone when I called.
Elizabeth moved to town. Her sister in law worked with Theresa. When Elizabeth moved in, her sister in law told her to look Theresa up. Or something like that, that is how I remember it anyways. Elizabeth came to one of our early on coffee's. She came to my house, had three kids. All very similar ages to ours. She was part of our laughter. We were part of her support.
Life has happened to her. She also has absolutely no idea how great she is. But she is making her way there. She is continually finding her strength. I am proud of the women she was but I am especially proud of the woman she is becoming.
She is very community orientated, has always been very involved in making the world a better place. She is quite possibly the only person on the planet that has ever rendered me speechless. She has five kids now. A good solid husband. A life that when she looks back at she will see her home filled with love. I think that when you get to the end of your life, whenever that may be, if you can look back and see a home filled with love, then all is well.
We started talking about the idea of helping women directly. Inquired to the government. She made a lot of calls. She was the treasurer at the beginning. Now she is a director, in charge of the calender. She has a truly amazing ability to know what day of the week a certain date will be without looking. Scary! (PS this is not an actual position, she just does it.)
We have been friends for years. One of those friends you don't have to talk to all the time but when you do its just like no time passed. The best kind of friend to have.
I am going to include a link in this one. This is our website. Go there if you know someone who needs help. Or if you need help. Or if you want to help us. http://www.foreverfriendsofhope.org/
Or take a few minutes today email or call one of those old friends. Reconnect with someone. Start to fill your home with love.
Speak kindly. Thank-you!
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