Always......giving your very best!

In the past year, I've had the precious opportunity to reunite for  a couple of hours/days with some of my really good ol' friends from the past years. It's always sheer bliss getting together with dear friends that I haven't seen in years, months, or even weeks- at that, and be able to chat about anything and everything that is going on in each other's lives. If you are a female, you know exactly what I'm talking about because, we, as women just LOVE to do this sorta thing that truly bonds us together! There's nothing like catching up on life, family, laughter and reminiscing of the good/bad ol' times together. Definitely fun times! Unfortunately, it's always a sad feeling when the time comes to embrace each other to hug and say our good byes and part into our separate lives again. This experience made me think of the relationships we develop with those we come across at work, social gatherings, church, and even those within our family. Some we feel comfortable to share our hearts with and others we sadly don't make the effort or time for. But, what I've realized, is that the best kind of relationships I've developed are with are those in which I've given it my all and the best of who I am. Genuinely opening myself up in caring for them, listening and sharing with, giving, helping, laughing, praying, and even shedding a tear or two with them. It's come clear to me that it's simply meaningless to give or help without a heart of love. Although, I may believe in the saying that goes something like "...people come into your life for a reason and for a season..", I must remember that the best kind of good-byes/relationships are those that are lived with no regrets by always giving the best of me.

"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."