When Paul and I were still newly weds {which was a long time ago} I was put in the Young Women's presidency. I was not much older than the girls, and I kind of felt out of place amongst all the mature {NOT old} women that I served with. Little did I know I would make a friend that would last a life time from that calling.
Nicole was an answer to my prayers back then, and has definitely been one recently. Soon after our bond began, Nicole moved from our ward. We promised to keep in touch, but haven't been great at it {I mean...there is always Facebook}. I think we have randomly ran in to each other a few times, but never have planned any meetings.
Wednesday night there was a knock on our door. I was of course in my pj's so Paul went to get the door...can you imagine my surprise when he came to get me and said it was MY NICKI from 10 years ago! I instantly started to cry. I honestly could not believe that a friend from 10 years ago would look up my address, go buy me my favorite cookies {because she read it on my blog}, and come deliver them! Even as I type this, I am overcome with emotion. What an amazing gesture!
Our kids played while we caught up on the past ten years. Man, it was a good night.
Nicole made me realize that I want to be a better person...one who thinks of something like this, and follows through with it. I don't think she will ever comprehend just how much of an impact she made on me in my 20 somethings, and now she has definitely done it again in my 30 somethings!
Nicole...thank you! Really. Truly.
3 comments:
I thank Nicole, too, for bringing you your favorite goodies. Friends like that are priceless.
Oh Evonne, I am so touched by this. I keep returning to my thought of why have I wasted so many years not being in touch better. We had a great time visiting with you. I can't believe it's been 10 years! I love you and your darling family!
What a great friend. I love stories like this.
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