Day 11

Company. Not the stressful I've got to make sure my house and everything in it is perfect because I don't want people to go home and talk about how I don't have it together kind of company. No, today's joy came with the kind of company I look forward to all week and will fill my reserves with laughter and delight that will carry me through the next time the waters get choppy - the kind of company that causes me to look at the clock 5 minutes after I sit down and realize it's been 3 hours - the kind of company the removes all worry and stress instead of creating it - the easy kind of company where I drink coffee on the couch with a dear friend and just talk. It is very difficult for me to describe why these times have become so precious to me. Part of me looks forward to unabashedly sharing what is happening in my life and hearing about what is happening in someone else's. Part of me likes having something fun to look forward to in the middle of the week. But mostly I just enjoy the time spent with another person. Especially one who has shared in my pain, taught me how to heal, lead me (by example as well as through advice) to a more personal relationship with God, inspired me to grow, and reminded me of the importance of not taking myself so darn seriously! I am so thankful for laughter, friendship, and company!