My BFA&F arrives today!

This is Stephanie... This picture was made the last time we were together - I visited her at her home in Virginia. Autumn in Virginia is beautiful! (We don't have those autumn colors here in Texas.)

Stephanie and I met on the first day of 9th grade. Yep, that means we've been friends for a really long time! We rode the same bus and were the two "new kids" in a very, very small private school which meant "blending in" was not possible. Maybe we became friends out of that desperate situation. (Hey, it was high school and we were girls - that makes it a desperate situation!) Or, maybe it was because we just truly liked each other. Either way, I believe God intended for the paths of our lives to cross and we've been best friends ever since. Together we've been through high school, college, boyfriends, break ups, engagements and weddings, trying to have babies, having babies, raising families... and all the highs and lows of life. We know each other intimately and love each other deeply. We started using the acronym "YBFA&F" (Your Best Friend Always & Forever) somewhere along the way in high school and still use it even now to close letters and emails. It's even been engraved on jewelry.

This is Stephanie with her hubby, Sam. He's a great guy! He encouraged her to make this trip to visit me here in Texas. Gotta love him for that!

Steph and I talk on the phone several times a week. Sometimes several times a day. But, we haven't seen each other in person in more than two years. Did I mention she arrives today?! And, she'll be here for a whole week! I'll tell you all about the fun details and post some pictures next week.