It doesn't come as a surprise to anyone that I'm a girlie girl.
I've spoken about it often.
It's also not news to anyone that I live in a houseful of guys.
Gentlemanly (sometimes), raucous, never-a-dull-moment, what-will-they-think-of-next? guys.
I love them. I over-the-top love, love, love them.
Yet...
God, in His goodness and grace, also placed me in close relationship with girls.
I have dozens upon dozens (hundreds?) of daughters that have come through our youth group.
Girls I meet for coffee...lunch...movie nights; girls I get to disciple and grow with; girls I get to point to Christ.
I also have dear, dear friends with daughters; friends who have graciously shared their daughters with me and brought me into their girlie circle.
So perhaps I shouldn't have been so surprised when my dear friend, Nichole, spoke to me months ago and asked me to do a tea for her daughter's 16th birthday.
But I was.
I was awed and humbled and grateful.
I was reminded that God sees me...sees my heart...sees my desires.
And He used my dear friend to selflessly share, not only her daughter, but a milestone event in the lives of both of them.
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| Cake Pops, Rich Chocolate Trifles, & Sugar Cookies |
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| Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches, Ham & Apricot Pinwheels, Chocolate Chip Scones, Banana Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting, Fruit Skewers |
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| Far left corner of the table: Chilled Strawberry Soup |
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| Beautiful Mom and Daughter |
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| The lovely guest of honor |
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| I've had the joy of watching her grow up since she was 3. |
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My precious friend, Nichole ~
Thank you for sharing your heart, your life, and even your daughter with me.
It was a day I will treasure always, just as I treasure you. |
5 comments:
I know for a fact that you have been a huge blessing in the lives of many, many girls. Janan and Emily talk about you often and how you have blessed them. And, although I haven't been with you nearly as much, you are a blessing to me through these blog posts! I will also never forget how I was so graciously included in Prom Alternative junior year. That is a memory I'll never forget.
You are an amazing woman, and God has given you a mother's heart with which to bless so many, boys and girls alike.
So, my friend, what are you doing in 14 years, 6 months? Can I book you for a little someone's Sweet 16? The food looks amazing ... the decor is beautiful ... you have such a gift!
Thank you for your sweet words, Jaimie.
And Heather: Yes, definitely yes. ;) Thanks, friend!
What a beautiful event! I love your heart and how you so freely pour it into others! You are a blessing!!!
Love
Leslie
PS Wish you were closer b/c Rebecca would love something like this for her sweet 16 which will be here before I know it!
I love beautiful things and you are soo good at creating them! What a lovely tea!
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