Quality friendships

My dear one,

I'm sitting in a coffeeshop right now, celebrating my first quiet evening in two weeks. I  just can't bear to be at home right now, where the quiet is stifling. Life is so busy right now that I can't even imagine being in a relationship. Yet there is still that sweet, secret longing tucked away safely in my heart... I would love to have a good reason to shut down my computer, prepare a nice meal, and show you that you are the most important person in my life.

I am extremely grateful for a new friend I've found in one of my colleagues. She is a single woman 16 years older than I, with a real heart for ministry and an intensely energetic personality that somehow doesn't drain me but rather makes for refreshingly deep conversation. She's the kind of friend who builds me up, motivates me, and makes me feel a little less "alone" in my present circumstances. She is very conscientious of maintaining holiness in her spiritual walk, music pursuits, student mentoring, etc., yet without being dowdy or closed-minded. She always has Scripture ready on her tongue and in her heart, and I find in her an example of the kind of person I want to be in 10 or 20 years.

I pray that you have friends like this that can be an encouragement to you!

Love and prayers,
Your Evenstar