we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting--any of these chances might have kept us apart.
But,
for a Christian,
there are,
strictly speaking
no chances.
A secret master of ceremonies has been at work.
Christ, who said to the disciples,
"Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,"
can truly say to every group of Christian friends, "Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out.
It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves
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| I would NOT have survived my first year on Guam without Sam |
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| These two ladies started my running obsession; little did they know...... |
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| My first EVER race - the Perimeter Relay - April 2011 |
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| Was SO nervous about my baby's first school change - he had been in the same school for kinder-2nd God blessed him with THE BEST teacher EV-AH! |
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| What kind I say about the BEST Boonie Stomper on this island.. Thanks for showing me parts of Guam that I would have never seen without your friendship Barbara! YOU ROCK!!! |
Thank you God for the amazing women that you placed on Guam while I was here.
Thank you for their spirits,
their strength,
their beauty,
their laughter.
I also thank you for their weaknesses,
their tears,
their honesty
It makes them REAL
Our amazing wardroom....
We spent many great times with these people
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| OH MY GOODNESS...this lady so much more than just the "Peacher's Wife" Love you Terri! |
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| and Vathleen and Sue.... |
I don't even know where to start to explain my running buddies....
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| this girl.... never a dull moment :) |
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| Perimeter Relay team 2012 - my one year anniversary of running! |
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| This is Jaime I think the most amazing athlete I have ever known personally She continued to push me to get better and go ALL OUT to be one TOUGH COOKIE. love you jams! |
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| Anita - knew her hubby as a single guy - and so loved spending so many holidays and birthdays with this, now, family of 4 |
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| My sweet Bethany - the world's greatest example of what it means to love unconditionally - she has loved and loved and loved foster children that have come and gone. and she keeps putting her heart out to each one with 110% and cries when they leave.... |
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| Jingle Bell 5k -December 2012 Seriously, these are STRONG, AMAZING, ENCOURAGING women... I have enjoyed every 5K, 10K - training run - all of it with these ladies |
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| Guam International 1/2 |
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| Harvest 5K |
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| Amanda - te amo mucho mi amiga you always encourage me! THANK YOU! |
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| THE BEAST - 60 mile relay |
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| my smoking hot mother of 5 friend... Jane Jones She is so talented in so many ways she swims, she runs, she sings, she home schools.... |
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| The chic moved into my friend Anita's house - I didn't want to like her, but she too amazing not to love! And good grief - she's fast! |
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| My praise team buddies at Bayview Church Love these ladies too! |
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| My bestie - even in my dreams I can't keep up with her! |
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| Don't come to Guam as military and just hang out with the military - cause you will miss out on some great friends LOVE ME SOME LOCAL GALS!!! thanks for sharing your island with me friends!!! |
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| Sole Sisters - Cross Island 10 miler - January 2013 |
In an effort to become a better runner, I read a few articles about cross-training. My friend Jaime invited me to join her work-out buddies. I agreed to try it and for REAL - I was sore for the first 3 weeks solid. BUT...the good news is: Not only did I become stronger I did become a better runner and I made some new friends as well Some of these ladies are like me - trying something new with a fitness goal in mind. And some of them are - CRAZY, FREAKY STRONG like a NINJA! So impressive! The cool thing is: they aren't arrogant about it... They are encouraging and helpful. In only 6 short months - these ladies have become a great support for me in addition to my running gals  |
| Lockwood Crossfit - March 2013 |
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| Lockwood Crossfit - May 2013 |
| And now that I have cried for 30 minutes putting these photos together.... One more shout out to 9 of the most amazing runners on this island FOR REAL!  |
| Girls Gotta Run Perimeter Relay team - 10 strong - April 2013 |
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