The real reason why I wanted to write this blog is to direct your attention to one of my friends most recent posts. Check out her blog here: www.jessmccl.wordpress.com
Not only is she an astounding writer, but she’s gone through some fire recently that’s produced an even shinier glow about her. There’s just something about that refinement process that makes us look so much better on the tail end of things…
And really, as I sit here tonight, I’m feeling a ‘lil sad because at 8 a.m. tomorrow I have to once again say goodbye to a dear friend…and what’s to like about that? After watching our old ‘Sara-made’ videos tonight of the last few years in Cairo, I’m feeling a little nostalgic. I just love these people. I really am grateful to God for surrounding me with family. (thanks–you really did a good job with this one Lord.) 
Jess just happens to be an awesome person to be around. I love that in Jess I have a friend who is always real with me–this girl doesn’t hide her emotions even if she wanted too. I love that we laugh every day about the smallest things, that no one else gets the jokes that are funny to us and how with even just a look there is understanding between us. I love that I can ask tough questions and know that she’ll still love me, even if she wants to throw things at me. I love that I can feel her pain and that even at her worst, all I see is my sister. I love that we’re in this together and that God made us family. Simply put, I love this girl and am thankful that God made her unique. I’ve really enjoyed the last few weeks we’ve been able to spend together. Jess, you’re important to me and you always will be!! See you soon, friend–we wait for your return!
I mean seriously, who else has perfected the Chloe face???
Answer: no one.
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, Geez. Make me cry, why don’t cha?
I have only been home for like two hours and I miss you guys already. You will be interested to know that we ate at a Quiznos on the way back and I thought about you through my whole Sammy value meal:) Then I am email alerted by your post and here I sit in my parent’s spare bedroom wishing I was making ISAT signs for Melissa and watching Anne of Green Gables with you all.
love you. love your heart. love how God is working in your life. No matter where we all end up, what God does in every one of yall’s lives will have a profound impact on mine. And vice versa. the Kingdom is way cool like that.
love you to the moon.
p.s…I kinda don’t love that last pic of us though. My expression is especially hideous, even for chloe. frightening, really.
come on, hideous is what we were going for! …and you most definitely succeeded…you little over-achiever you!
i’m sitting in my room wishing i didn’t have to go to quiznos manana (sigh)
big gulps ay?