Today, I am grateful for my tribe– all of the ones who I am near, but also the ones who are far but feel near.
Charlotte is my God-given mom. She was my mama’s best friend and has taken me and the kids in and adopted us as her own. She is my loving friend, my ally, and my travel partner. There is no one else I would rather be in a bar with than her.
S is my cousin who is more like a sister. Her daughters call me aunt. She is so kind and faithful— she is the epitome of the Proverbs 31 woman.
I work with the most amazing group of women (and men)! The girls in my immediate department inspire me, challenge me, support me, push me to be better, and make me laugh every single day.
My best friends A and T are my sisters. They are my rocks– the rational to my emotional, the thoughtful to my impulsive. They are both reading THE BIBLE with me this year and are keeping me on track and challenging me to see scripture in a new light.
My oldest friend Shana is calm and dependable. We do not see each other as much as I would like, but she is always there for me, and I hope she feels the same.
K and I may as well be kin, we are so spiritually connected. We sense each other’s every emotion, good and bad. She is fun and exciting and sexy and gracious and ferociously loyal. I adore her joie de vivre.
J is my professional mentor and prayer warrior. Every word that comes from her spirit is worth gold. She has a keen eye and discerning mind. She keeps me from opening my heart and loving too freely, advocates for me even when I am not aware, and cheers me on from the sidelines.
M is loyal, passionate, and loving. She inspires me as a mom, daughter, and an educator. I am forever amazed at how she balances all of her responsibilities, always keeping her daughters first priority.
These are just a few.. more to come!
Don't Call Me Sugar! 