“Share each other’s burens, and in this way, obey the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2

Research indicates that having three to five friends is associated with high life satisfaction. Other studies have demonstrated that having at least six friends can improve overall health. I know I have more than six people in my inner circle, and that makes me a blessed woman.

I am so thankful for my lifelong friends who have been with me at every major milestone in my life. They accepted me as a messy teenager and still love me in my middle age. I am blessed.

I am so thankful for the family that I call friends. Some of them came with titles: sisters, cousins, and aunts. But somewhere along the way, that relationship has moved from an obligation to a rich friendship, and I am blessed.

Moving from Wisconsin to Pennsylvania was one of the hardest things I have ever done. It took some time, even moving churches, but I have found a group of friends that I am so blessed to do life with. Whether it is sending messages on a text stream, going out for coffee, or just having a game night, these people know, accept, and love me. I am so blessed.

I may not have a lot of money in the bank or a vault full of jewels. I may not be able to travel to Bali or Blackberry Farm for a week’s stay, but my life is rich. It is rich with relationships, old and new. And when appraised, the value is priceless.

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