"O LORD God Almighty, who is like you? You are mighty, O LORD, and your faithfulness surrounds you." Psalm 89:8
Time to meet some of our friends.
The Lord has been so gracious to us in answering our prayers for friends Specifically friends who would love us well, pursue us and challenge us, let us be ourselves, and laugh whole-heartedly with us.
Next to us are Caleb and Lia Brasher and on the right are John and Jessica Hellams.
Caleb and Lia went to Mississippi State. We were told to get in touch with them by Jim and Angela Davis. We could not fit together more perfectly. Caleb and Ben enjoy the rivalry of their beloved schools. Their friendship is full of laughter and common interests - playing and watching sports, good food, good movies, and music. Caleb is getting his MDiv at seminary here and desire for the Lord to use him to plant a church.
The first time I met Lia, friendship happened almost immediately. As she gave me a tour of her house, we found ourselves in one room for thirty minutes talking about deeper things. When we finally got back to where everyone was, Ben said, "Is there a mansion I don't know about back there?" Lia is wonderful; she is beautifully confident, welcoming, and loving. She makes others feel completely comfortable around her and has a great sense of humor. Fun fact: she worked as Belle at Disney all of last year.
John and Jessica got married the last weekend in July. They both went to Western Kentucky and will easily say "Hotty Toddy" because they have no affiliation with Ole Miss, which only serves to annoy Caleb and Lia. They are our next door neighbors! John was around for the first month we were here then went home to get ready to marry his beautiful bride. John makes us all laugh so much and finds joy in living life together. He and Ben are so much alike in some ways. They both have a quick wit, a love of chilling and a love of playing sports, cooking and good food. John is also getting his MDiv and shares the same desires as Caleb to plant a church. This past week has been so much fun getting to know Jessica and see the two in the beginning of their marriage. She is extremely decisive, organized, productive and easy-going at the same time. I'm looking forward to getting to know her more.
Heather and Alison were in my last post with the parents. They both have been in the Masters of Biblical Counseling program for the past two years! What a blessing. They have prepared me so much. I love these two girls. More on them when I have better pictures :)
So this past Sunday the three couples went to downtown Raleigh to the "Food Truck Rodeo."
This was definitely one of the top ten happiest times for Ben.
Love my Lia.
The boys had to give a shout out to Dad. Read the fine print.
They say you become who you hang out with...
Not to mention they were all wearing chacos, as well.
"He who walks with the wise grows wise..." Proverbs 13:20
So so thankful for the Lord's sweet provision.
"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge." Psalm 62:8
Eeeek this makes me so happy!!
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