New Friends and Jewelry Fun

The Lord has blessed me with several new girlfriends lately, and I want you to meet these awesome women. First of all just let me thank God for friends who inspire me to want to be better! These girls are people are I want to be like and who encourage me - the way they fill their roles as godly wives, mothers, and friends. They are each heavily involved in service in their church, and in sharing their faith. They are true worshipers who honor God with their lives. They are also very REAL - very fun, not at all "religious"! They are extremely Godly and spiritual, but open and honest with daily struggles of life. These girls pray. These girls value the Word of God. These girls are striving to love and discipline their children in a godly way so that their kids will learn to have kingdom eyes. These girls are givers - givers of their time, resources, and money.

This is what I already know about these friends, and I've only known most of them for a few months! We get together one Friday each month and make jewelry (and visit, and EAT!) for several hours. One of the girls, Laura, has a booming jewelry business and has taught me everything I know! I didn't have the first clue how to put a necklace together, but now I'm addicted! She makes the cutest necklaces and pendants and has generously shared her ideas and expertise with all of us. There are a few others who weren't able to come to our get-together Friday, so they aren't in the picture. I want to thank these girls for including me and reaching out in friendship! I love you guys!

Left: Jara, Heather (in red), Lyndsie (in green) and Laura

This is SERIOUS business. Deep concentration is required! (but we get lots of visiting done too)