Life is definitely meant to be
shared. Various people have shared life with me over the years, some started out in childhood, and others only a few months ago. I recently got to reconnect with people on both ends of the spectrum. I ( and the rest of the Barnes’ clan) met the Watsons when I was four years old
in Florida. I’ve never really known life
without them. We’ve gotten to experience the highs and lows of life together, last week we celebrated with Alisha. When we were kids, Alisha was always the most driven of all of us. When we played store (at the age of 7), her store was always some type of accounting firm.
In the past year she has begun competing in triathlons. So when Alisha signed up to participate in a sprint triathalon near Gainesville, this past weekend, we signed up to cheer her on! She did fantastic and even managed to beat her personal record with a new one: 1 hour and 53 minutes. Of course we had a blast screaming for her.
Another friend that I only recently became acquainted with, but has become very near and dear to my heart, is Rocio Doyle. Rocio is a World Race alum I met three years after my race. She is a kindred spirit through and through; one of the types you feel you’ve known forever. She came down for a visit this last week and it did my soul good to reconnect with her. I felt rejuvenated. I may not have known her for long, but our spirits connect in a way only a few ever do.
The Lord has been so gracious to bless me with numerous different people in life like this. In two weeks I join five of my closest friends from Grove City College as we watch one of our best friends marry the love of her life. After that I’ll spend a few days with some of my dearest friends from the race. I am rich in Koinonia, God ministers to me through my friends and I couldn’t do this life without them! I love you all!
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You are truly blessed with such dear friends!
Sounds like a rich life.
You’re so amazing friend! And I love you!