For those who don’t know, Grace is my best friend. Best friend… does it sound juvenile when I say that? But it is indeed true. She’s held that position for at least 18 years although, admittedly and unfortunately, it does not automatically make me hers! Nevertheless it is said that a friend is a present you give yourself… and so I got me the best present ever!

I remember when and where we first met. Over time, her position was elevated from that of ordinary friend to one of best friend. She has more than proven her worth if one has to prove ones’ worth when it comes to friendship. And I can honestly say I can think of no better friend that what she has been to me.

Initially there were hiccups. I am not the easiest person to fathom or get along with; that much is true. I wonder how often the thought that our friendship wasn’t worth it crossed her mind. Times when I’ve hurt her, deliberately or otherwise, been unreasonable, petty and the list goes on. She’s seen me at my worse, acknowledged the fact that there are certain facets of me that she doesn’t like and yet, gracefully accepted me as I am – good and bad. And I am so grateful that despite my shortcomings, she’s decided that ours is a friendship worth keeping.

I have never stopped giving thanks to God for her and I am certain she knows how much I treasure our friendship. In her I’ve found the sort of friend that many can only wish for and truly, my life is so much more blessed with her presence.

She is endearing in so many ways but I guess most of all, she has simply touched me just by caring. And psst .. Grace, I wouldn’t swap you for anything in the world!

Happy Belated Birthday, my friend.

Did God literally mean it when He said “My Grace is sufficient for thee. (2 Cor 12:9) ”?

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