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Do you have a best friend that lives far away from you?  I have one that lives in Utah; her name is Patience.  We only get to talk on the phone every couple of months, yet the fellowship is so sweet.

Since the beginning of this year I have been asking the Lord when I could go out and see her.  I knew that this month worked best for her, but the Lord never gave me a peace.  On February 12, I found out why He kept saying no.

For two weeks her and Nathan were planning a surprise 6 day visit.  Executed to near perfection they managed to shock me completely. I was sitting in Midway’s departure area waiting for an airplane ride when Patience comes walking up.

playing a new game with Auntie Patience

From there we spent the next day in Chicago enjoying the zoo and taking lots of pictures.  Once we got home she was able to reconnect with the girls and make memories to cherish until next time.

I was truly amazed at the length and depth of our conversations.  God gave me the desire of my heart in a totally different way than I had asked. I am thankful to Him for the friendships I have and the opportunity we have to build each other up in love.

Our Spring Photo album holds a few more pictures

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