My friend Claudia

I was reading some of my old semi blogs, since I have been writing on and off for some time now. For what seems an eternity I had stopped since did not seem like I was going anywhere, but my son encouraged me to continue. He said; take a project; and write about its development. Make it so it will become your life project or a small project. Did I listen? Maybe... (sounds like he has become wiser with time and I have become more determined not to listen). I have to confess that I did not pay too much attention to his encouragement not because of him but because I did not think too much of me.

Yes, I still struggle sometimes with self esteem, yet; a few months ago I distinctively felt the Lord speak to me about who I was and I have not spoken derogatively about myself ever since. But I digress, since this is all about my friend Claudia.

I met her many years ago at church, she had three gorgeous little girls which are all grown up now, with kids of their own and I remember admiring her very much. First; because she is a beautiful lady. Gorgeous skin; maybe with some smile wrinkles, but at our age who doesn't; right? Her eyes have a beautiful pale greyish/bluish color that makes them unique and her smile lightens up a room.

Second, I learned to look up to her because of her wisdom and love for God and others. My sweet friend is selfless and gives of herself and her time to others in ways that I recognize I would not do. Always has a word of encouragement, a little story to tell about almost everything and with that, she shows how much love and wisdom has for everybody and everything. I know that she does not do any of those things to show up or impress anybody because she does not think she is doing anything too special. Nevertheless; she has impressed many people with her caring heart and humble demeanor. If you, by any chance happen to be in her circle of friends; you might consider yourself lucky.

What a great blessing to have met her all those years ago in a small church back in Costa Rica!
Since then, I moved away and now live thousands of miles away from her; and yet; a few days ago we met again and like good friends we have been; we took off in our conversation where we had left it eight or nine years ago.

The time spent together was too short, since time flies when you are enjoying yourself. We walked on the beach, talked about life, grown up kids, grandkids; husbands and life in general. Laughed and I know; prayed under our breath for another meeting like this. Hopefully sooner.

Until we meet again my sweet friend, may you be blessed; and may the desires of your heart come to pass really quickly.