Friend

She calls with news that makes my heart leap. The stories she tells give me goosebumps times two. 
I see His hand all over her life. Favor. Success.
And I’m happy for her.
No jealousy. 
Her path has led her by mine. Just in time for her to cheer me on in my dreams.
And now me in hers.
She spoke of Jonathan and David. And another whom she calls such.
Again I feel no envy, but happy to know she has a companion deserving of such a title.
Her passion challenges me.
To love with such devotion. Commitment. Abandon.
I feel it for her.
She is younger than me. But bolder too.
I sense a heart tie. Have from the beginning. 
Over coffee. We shared dreams and lives and family and history.
It’s a mystery.
How this happens. This gift.
My friend.
Five Minute Friday

18 Comments

  1. Nikki @ Simplystriving
    Nikki @ Simplystriving on April 26, 2013 at 4:35 am

    Oh it is a mystery, isn't it! One worth spending our days trying to solve.

    this. was. beautiful. So glad we're neighbors today over at #FMF. ..

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 10:38 pm

      Yes, a beautiful mystery, Nikki. And so worth all the "solving" it may take . . thanks for that analogy. It challenges me in some of my more "mysterious" friendships 😉

  2. Mel
    Mel on April 26, 2013 at 4:53 am

    Beautiful post today…it just made me smile. Friendship is such an amazing gift. Blessings, friend! 🙂

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Thanks, Mel! Yes, a gift.

  3. AGirlOntheDoorstep
    AGirlOntheDoorstep on April 26, 2013 at 5:09 am

    I love this post. There is so much sincerity in it! Just beautiful:).

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you. Funny how when you only have 5 mins, sincerity flows 😉

  4. Denise
    Denise on April 26, 2013 at 7:19 am

    Such a lovely post.

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you, Denise.

  5. Tam
    Tam on April 26, 2013 at 10:35 am

    So beautifully poetic. Sounds like an awesome friend.

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you, Tam. And yes, she is!

  6. Shelly Miller
    Shelly Miller on April 26, 2013 at 11:54 am

    I feel this too, thankful for friends who challenge and celebrate each other. I couldn't think of a better prompt after the weekend we had, eh?

    • kimhyland
      kimhyland on April 26, 2013 at 11:09 pm

      The PERFECT prompt after JT. I was happily surprised by the level of warmth, friendship, and community I found there.

  7. Plays with Purpose
    Plays with Purpose on April 26, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    Oh yes, that friend that belts out "good job" as they run past us, inspiring us to stay in the race ourselves, to finish. A "well done my good and faithful servant" finish. Cheering you on to the finish line Kim!
    Hugs,
    Kelly (it's all in the hair, Kelly)
    PS Who is that adorable little guy with the strawberry?

  8. Kelly Mahalak
    Kelly Mahalak on April 26, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I love how God places the exact right people in our lives at the exact right time!

  9. Rebekah@weliveinspired
    Rebekah@weliveinspired on April 27, 2013 at 3:06 am

    Lovely and simple. It is a mystery how certain friends come our way. So true!

  10. Brie
    Brie on April 27, 2013 at 5:32 am

    Striking the way you talk about loving a friend and being challenged by them. So true!

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