Read 16/31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes

I’m continuing with 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes which means I’m writing for five minutes on a prompt each day in October. I’ve fallen behind a little (flu and traveling) but here I am back at it. You can follow along or join in at http://www.fiveminutefridays.com

“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” Proverbs 17:17 (NIV)/pixabay

Time Starts Now….

As a teacher, each year I would read “Charlotte’s Web” to my Second Graders. The wonderful classic would capture their tiny hearts and mine, too.

What makes the story so enduring? I think it’s because it is a story of friendship. Friends are such a vital part of our lives. Whether you’re a second grader, a retired teacher, or somewhere in-between, our friends help us celebrate, grieve, recover, survive, and laugh. Oh, do they help us laugh!

I’m blessed to have a “web” of Godly friends. Women with whom I can be myself. Women who have seen me at my worst and at my best, yet treat me the same in either situation. Women who encourage me. Women who pray for me.

Reading about Wilber and Charlotte sharing a friendship to my students was always a joy, but sharing God’s gift of TRUE friendship day to day is better than any story we will ever read!

Time’s Up!