Friendship, Friendship - Just the Perfect Blendship

God is good.

In so many areas of our lives.

One area that is always exciting to me is friendships. He has been consistently faithful in providing women in my life that I just easily connect to.  Deeply.  I have a handful of friends - one going back 30 years now - that I just love and appreciate so much.  And I believe that God is at work adding another special woman to that select group.

We are thrilled to be at Hickory Grove, and are excited about the many new individuals and families that God is bringing into our lives.  One of these is the Rivers' Family.

Rick, Chanda, Kierstin (7), and 5 year old twins Caden & Kaylin

I am excited for me - but I am also thrilled for Anne.

Anne has always been surrounded by boys.  Her brother, Emily's boys, all the kids in the neighborhood are boys.  Her friend Maddie, who is 2 years older, moved away and Anne has never REALLY connected with any of the girls at school.  So when we came to Hickory Grove, she discovered Kierstin almost immediately.  Now, whenever we are at church, these two are connected at the hip. It's been fun to watch.

This week is Vacation Bible School and I am in charge of photos.  Every time I spotted these two last night, they were together.

 Bible story time

 Crafts

Kierstin came home with us last night. They have been having a marvelous time and I'm so thankful to hear the extra giggling going on in my house today.

Playing Wii this morning

The other incredibly cool thing is that we are connecting with the entire family! 

 Caden has taken to Jarod and Jarod has already dubbed himself the "brother from another mother."

 The guys are totally compatible - can't you tell????

Chanda and I have hit it off and I already love her!  I believe she is one of those "Kindred Spirits". The men get along great and even take the kids so Chanda and I can chat after our nursery duty is over.  LOL!  You know it's a God thing when EVERYONE in the family connects - that's a rare find.

 Building a fort in Anne's room

I'm excited to see what God has in store for our families - I think it's going to be AWESOME!!!!!

*When I was thinking up the title for this post - I kept thinking about the song sung by Lucy and Ethel.  I wonder if that's a sign?????   I think the guys may be in trouble.........