Until Later

     One of the dearest things to me is the time I get to spend on Monday nights at "Girls's Group". The meetings were originally started by a young lady from my church whom I've known my entire life. She wanted a chance to get to know the girls of the church and she invited us into her home. Every Monday we make tea, pray, read a devotion, sit in silence, and have long, spiritual discussions. After about a year of this, I have found that it has greatly influenced my life. I now can see the direction I want my life to go. 

     Recently, God has called this woman and her family to seminary, several states away. She is leaving in a few weeks, and tonight we held a mini party for her. As I sat trying to gather words to express what a blessing she has been to me, I was speechless. She has been beside me for my whole life. She's been a mother, a sister, a mentor, and a guardian angel. God's love shines through her in every way imaginable and all I can say is that I want to be like her when I grow up. That is my goal. 

     So today, and always, I am exceedingly thankful for her love and guidance. I will not and can not say goodbye entirely, but I will say this: until later.