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How do you describe a life full of happiness? Or a life filled with love that you don't deserve. The love of a mother and father, of adopted brothers and sisters. The love of 2 little twin boys, that just make the world brighter. Or the love of friends that you sometimes take for granted? This past week the Lord has been reminding me how blessed my life is. Not because I have money, or possessions, but because I have people in my life who LOVE me. For who I am. The crazy, loud, sometimes obnoxious, me. I don't need to be or do anything. I don't need to be cool, or dress a certain way. All I need to do is love them.

This past weekend our interns travelled to California for a conference. And although it was an amazing trip, something even better happened. I connected with an old friend. It was a connection that didn't just happened because we travelled together for over 12 hours. It was a God connection. God reminded me that I needed this person. I need who she is. Everything she breaths, and speaks. The encouragement that she brings, the sunshine she brings into my life, the accountability, the love. When love is in control of your life, you see things differently. I saw her probably for the first time for who she is. For everything that God has put inside of her. I saw her heart. Her dreams, and passions, her leadership, her love for people. And it's amazing how the things that God has put inside of her, are the things that I need in my life from my friends. Simply put, no strings attatched. How is it possible to have the creator of the Universe know what we need right down to the little details. Down to the fact that He knew I needed this person back in my life. It's crazy how one instance can change everything. How God can change the heart, how one weekend can change the course of a friendship. Friendship, I believe can make or break someones life.

The world will tell you that you are rich when you have millions in the bank. I say that you are rich when you have people around you who love you. When you are surrounded by friends who love you regardless of your faults. Who, no matter how many times you have hurt them, still take you back. Because of the people in my life, I am rich. "Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance." If we allow love to run our lives, what can't we get through? I feel so blessed, and important right now. Not because of anything but love. Because of friends, and family. My cup is running over.