At the end of April I got the privilege of seeing my sweet friend again, Jamie Newport. God truly sent her and her husband, Brad, to us. She is more than a friend, she is my 2nd big sister.
Jamie and her husband Brad and their 6 kiddos just moved to France last August. Jamie had to pass back through the hills of Tennessee to get some dental surgery and in the midst of craziness she came over to our house for an afternoon. What a blessing it was to us that we go to spend some time with her!
Just seeing her at our home, at church and at a party we attended for her our hearts were reminded of our deep love for them. Oh, our whole family aches for all of them! God has used them so much in our lives in the past almost 4 years. He has used them to help us see what it means to face the reality of our hearts, be vulnerable and experience true community in the Body of Christ, and trust God's work, grace, truth and love in our life. I am learning that so many times we can miss seeing his work and glory because of avoidance, pride, selfish demands, hiding, and having confidence in our flesh. Instead of escaping from my heart, Jamie has always spurred me on through honest reality, truth and grace to pursue the Lord in the midst of the heat and joys of life. God has been so good! Oh, what a friend to have...I can say I love experiencing God's work in Jamie. She is a precious and real friend!
Thank you Jamie for lavishing us with gifts and spending time with us while you were here.
We love you!
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