We spent some time recently with people who have been our dear friends for a very long time. In fact, Linda and one of the friends have know each other since elementary school.
We had a great time visiting in their home, remembering all we have experienced together, sharing love with each other.
All the while I kept thinking about how those people have been such an important part of who we have become. They have laughed with us, cried with us, shared life with us in so many ways.
There have been others who have also had a part is building our lives. If you ask any one friend, they could not tell you about all of our friends. Some of them have never met each other. Some live close by, some live far away. Some have been part of our circle of friends for years, some for only a short time. Yet they are all part of the same tapestry that is our life.
One of my favorite books of the Bible is Nehemiah. It tells the story of Nehemiah leading the people to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. When I read it I am always impressed with how many different groups of people each rebuilt part of the wall around the city. None of them busied themselves with watching to see what their neighbors did. None of them spent time walking around the city to "inspect" or critique the others work. Each just did his part.
Also, many of those who built were not construction experts. Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmith, repaired the next section; and Hananiah, one of the perfume-makers, made repairs next to that. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall." Nehemiah 3:8
Like quilts, stained glass, and the walls of a house, those who have been part of our lives have joined together to become our lives by each doing their part. I am so grateful.
You too have been "built" by many. Think about them today. If you have opportunity, let them know you are grateful.
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