I have a lady friend whose birthday is just around the corner. She has been with me in the good times and the bad.

I can honestly say that, next to the Lord himself, I would not be the man I am today without her.

 She has stood by me in some pretty tough times. I remember when I was in Vietnam, she made all the difference in my ability to keep on when I got weary. Those were some tough days for both of us.

 Later, when I got married and started a family (some of the best times), she was unbelievable. She encouraged my every opportunity to excel and make good on promises made to provide.

In all probability I really don’t thank her enough. Sometimes we take friends for granted.

I read an acrostic recently. I’d like to dedicate it to my very special lady friend, who I have known, loved and appreciated for years. It’s just called, “Friends.”

 F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

F – Fight for you

R – Respect you

 I – Include you

E – Encourage you

N – Need you

D – Don’t deserve you

S – Stand with you

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MS LIBERTY

IT’S JULY 4

AND YOU’VE BEEN A GREAT FRIEND TO ME.

(Proverbs 18:24b)