I have a friend. Actually, she's a sister now. Some of you may know her. Her name is Sam. :) We've been friends for about four years now. It all started with a song.. not the most Christian song in the world. haha. Oh fun times.. We've had some crazy times over the years, but great times. We connect on a much deeper level than I do with anyone else. We don't agree on everything, but it's pretty darn (man, twenty five cents) close to everything. Just today we said the exact same thing about five times. Like simultaneously saying "Ew! My hair! Whoa.." Hilarious! We're pretty much connected at the hip, when we're not in different countries anyway. Mama Dot (Sam's grandma) and Bill call us Samananna because whenever you see Sam coming through her door, I'm not far behind. You'd think we'd get tired of each other, but that usually doesn't happen.
I'd say the past two years have been when we've grown the closest together and part of it is because we share a common in life. And I think God has placed a desire in both of our hearts to be missionaries in Honduras (which Sam is already doing. Hey sister, I'll be there soon enough! Ok.. like five years.. whatever!). She dragged me along, well I willingly went, to Honduras two years ago and a big part of my heart is still there with some kids. It's her fault I'm obsessed people! Blame her!
Like I said before, Sam now lives in Honduras. And though the thousands of miles that are between Honduras and West Virginia would make some friends grow apart, not Sam and Anna. :) I tell you, I think we've grown closer because of it. I'm so proud of her for following God's dream for her life, because I think many people 1- don't try to listen for God's purpose for their life and 2-when they do listen and know, they decide not to follow it. I always feel weird saying I'm proud of people who are older than me, but really, I couldn't be more proud of her. I've seen her in her element, and that's a cool thing to watch God working through her. She lights up whenever she talks about her home in Honduras, and she wouldn't change what she's doing right now for anything. She's doing what she's supposed to do, I know that for sure.
Be praying for her and the ministry she's starting with my other friends, Jen and David. She's doing awesome things.. maybe you can go check them out for yourself one of these days :)
Samalina--
You are the greatest friend/sister a girl could ask for. Thanks for always being there for me. It's been amazing watching God reveal His glory through you and the work you do in Honduras. You've got some fantastic things in store for you! I'm so proud of you for following your heart and the dreams God has placed inside of you. I'm going to miss you while you're gone, but know I'm always a phone call, instant message, or text message(shh! don't tell my dad!) away. I love you dearly. Philippians 1:3
Much Love
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heavens. you know how to make a girl weepy. let me just say that you're the best sister i could've ever asked for, and i don't know what I'd do without you. I'm going to miss you terribly...but we both know that this is what i need to do, and what i have wanted to do. we've certainly had some crazy fun times and made some great memories for sure. remember that time that we tried to sit on my wall? and the time we put on prom dresses and ran around the block? and the time that we went 4 wheeling? and the time that we had to give Doris medicine and she spit it out all over the place? and the times we went downtown in search of homeless people we could feed? i'm so thankful that God has placed some of the same passions in our hearts because i LOVE getting to serve right along side you. it blesses my heart in more ways than you could know. and i can't wait for the day that you get to join my in Honduras! :D
I'm going to miss you...but i'll be back in January to visit! :) I love you sis, and i really do thank God every time I remember you.
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