Watching at a distance and being blessed!

Have you ever just met someone and  they immediately make an impression on your heart? I remember meeting her for the first time at mutual friends birthday dinner. Her and her husband were newlyweds. I remember the first thing about her, was her smile and joy that oozed outta her.

It had to be because she was just married.. give it time.. haha! But, as I got to know her and watch her from a distance that joy never left her..... and that smile? Well it never seized to frown. Over the few short years, we have become friends and I don't see her much other than the occasional run in at church, small fellowships and of course social media, but when I found out that she was graduating from college, there was this overwhelming joy in my heart and I had to share...

Amber,

I am proud of you.. I have watched you.. You may not have even noticed. You are probably one of the sweetest ladies I have met. Your Countenance oozes love and joy that makes me know Jesus is your center. As a mom, you have this gentleness about you and the love you have for your boy is refreshing... So Christ like it ministers to me. Thank you for displaying this Christ love and Patience.

What a blessing that not only your boy gets to be touched by you, but also your students. Of course the Lord would have you in the class to be a blessing to those children. I can imagine most days its hard to leave your little boy, but you do it well. And, when I found out you got the teacher of the year award it was just confirmation to what your family and friends already know. Thank you for touching our world by teaching.

The other day I found out your were graduating with your degree. So often I think that it would be impossible for me to one day step foot back on a campus. But, looking at your pictures of your graduation has encouraged me that one day I can do it like you. Thank you for showing me that it is never to late and with God all things are possible.

You posted that it was one rough year for you. I have seen you many times at church and well, I would have never noticed. Why? Not because you were faking the funk but because you trusted the Lord and your faith in God overshadowed the stress. Thank you for showing me what it looks like to really trust the Lord with all your heart.

Friend, this post may seem as a surprised but, unlike Peter who followed at a distance I wanted to take time to acknowledge what a special person you are. You have truly touched my heart and I couldn't have been more proud to know you and watch you. My heart truly leaps for Joy for you and your family, I look forward to seeing what new journey the Lord has for you. Thank you for being a great example of what it looks like to balance being a wife, a mom, a teacher and a grad among all the other things..

I know our Lord is is please, and saying well done good and faithful servant. You have not gone unnoticed! Thank you for encouraging me the way the bible talks about... the way you live!!!!!

Love you lots,
Mon

P.s. My uber talented friend made this piece for you.. I will have