Almost 26 years ago, God brought into my life a woman who would become not only my boss, but a very dear friend. My best friend. We don't see each other often, or even talk to each other that frequently, however, when we do, we have the deepest, most satisfying, encouraging, loving conversations I would have ever dreamt possible. Today was one of those days.
I met Barb within weeks of moving to Estes Park, I found I was pregnant and decided if Estes was to be my home, I needed to find a doctor here. The one I chose was just starting his business, (within the year I believe) and Barb was his part time, temporary office manager. Almost 10 (+ or -) years later I found myself working as a temporary file clerk, soon I would be her assistant. Temporary and part time are words neither she or I were able to follow through on. Some would call us suckers. : )
We used to spend hours reading the bible, "walking the walk", "talking the talk" and becoming soul sisters. We both were very faithful, in very different religions. Mine, often hated by others, hers, well some in her congregation didn't/don't believe we were/are Christians. Yet there were no judgments and we bonded immediately. We shared so much heartache, the first being my fathers death and later more personal losses and fears and problems. But there were the many blessings as well. The birth of my daughter, the joy of both of our children, the beauty of a river in an Aspen grove as we shared lunch, and Ohhh so much more.
She will always be the light of my spiritual life, a gem that will always be with me. God bless her and her family, especially in the trying times. May she have the strength to confront what she must and the wisdom to lead her father-in-law to You.
I love her and am closer to her than my sisters. She 'hears' me, understands me, loves me for who I am. I'm so grateful for her friendship.
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