good friends

There is nothing better in this world than a good friend.  Let me explain on this.  A good friend is there when you need them, gives advice (good and bad), knows you better than anyone, can read you from the look on your face, and will call you out on things you don't want to hear.  Erin called me out on rejoicing.  I am at the age where it's hard to find single, childless friends.  I am also at the point where I have lost the companionship of rejoicing in what God is doing.  The celebrating.  I was starting to loose the joy of celebrating in the little ways God is working through me into the lives of the kids.  Erin busted me on that.  So... I'm going to bust you.  No matter how crazy the day is, take time to celebrate in the little ways God is working.  It could be the truth you spoke over a kid.  It could have been the way you showed extra kindness to the boy who really got on your nerves today.  It may even be the comment, "your not like most" leading to the response, "it's Jesus."  Celebrate what God is doing.  Big and Small.  Because when you celebrate, you are praising Him for all he is in you and through you!