Though it may not show, I have a hard time starting conversations and keeping them going. There are so many times I’ve wanted to connect with someone and start talking to them more frequently, but I never know how to initiate it. I always end up telling them to stay in touch and text me, but it rarely happens.
As much as I love my friends, I do wish I had more girl friends. I’m at a time in my life where I really need to have other girls around; whereas before, I was content with having only guys to keep me company. Though, I must admit that my guy friends are awesome!
It’s been hard to maintain friendships with all the moving and traveling I do, but a couple have stuck around for the ride. It's been really amazing to watch them grow throughout the years, and also a privilege to lend a helping hand along the way. They have also been very useful when I’ve needed insight on how male brains operate.
For years, Anthony has been a major part in my life. I really don't know what I would do without his support. When I suffered with three months of migraines, he was there almost everyday to make me laugh and help me forget the excruciating pain I was in. We have both had our fair share of hard times, but have surprisingly stuck together through them all. He is one of my oldest friends, and though it’s bumpy at the moment, I know we will make it through.
Another friend I've started to get closer to, is Jonathan. We met in May of last year, but have only just started getting to know each other. Jonathan is a very sweet guy, and a great opponent on Words With Friends. It's been really nice to get to know him and have someone to talk about spiritual things with.
I never used to talk to my friends about God. It was always a subject we never dwelt on because we figured that knowing what the other believed was enough. But as my walk with God grows, I’ve started becoming friends with more like-minded people, and also want to share what I am learning whenever the opportunity arises.
I don't believe the same as most Christians, since many of the their doctrines and holidays come from pagan and Catholic roots. I'm more into searching the Hebrew Roots of my faith and getting back to what the Scriptures says, not what man has added or distorted.
As my family and I travel around the world, teaching about our Hebraic roots, we meet many amazing people and have a blast sharing about our journeys. Though it’s taken me a couple of years, I’m finally becoming more comfortable when it comes to sharing about what He’s been doing in my life.
One of my favorite things about being friends with truth seeking believers is that they say when they are in need of prayer, and ask questions about the things they are studying in the Bible. Just the other day, Jonathan wrote to me and asked for me to pray for a coworker of his. Little did he know, that one small request made my day, because that is exactly the type of friend I want.
During my travels with my dad, I met someone who has become like a sister to me. Her name is Bethany. From our first hellos, we hit it off. It’s been a real blessing to have her as a role model to talk to when I’m in need of girl talk. She’s constantly there for me, and always brings God into our conversations, which I love! I just wish she lived closer to me.
Everyday, I’m praying that God will introduce me to people my age, who live near me, so I can start fellowshipping with them. There are many believers my age out there, so it’s my job to pray that God introduces me to them and to keep an open mind when new people come into my life. You never know when you’re about to meet a person who could change your life. Even if you don’t live near me, please message me and we can start talking. I enjoy conversing with people, so don’t feel shy about hitting that send button!