Friends Are Friends Forever...

Yesterday we had the chance to spend a few hours with our best friends from college, Dave and Anne Tibbetts. Many of you may not know that Dave was instrumental in me getting saved. I transferred from the University of Oregon and Dave came from Tyler Junior College in Texas, and we moved into a room together at Chaffee Hall on the BSU campus. We were room-mates for three years, tennis doubles partners for two years and great friends for life. Dave was Christian who not only talked the walk, but walked it as well. His Christian life was contagious, not only winning others to Christ but also challenging them to live wholeheartedly for Him once they were saved. As a senior at BSU, in February of 1989, I became a Christian. God's cords of love won me over. It's amazing how God orchestrated bringing Dave and I together from different parts of the world, and seeing His plans for our lives unfold. As with any great friends, time and distance can't stop great friendships. I cherish our time together yesterday, with Anne and their kids. The Bible continually encourages us to be thankful. And for Dave and Anne I am truly thankful :) I can't help but think of Michael W. Smith's lyrics from one of his songs which says,
"And friends are friends forever 
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say never
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long
To live as friends."

Love you Dave and Anne :)

Also check out one of the best Christian songs of all time (the lyrics are awesome!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbPKaIozS-c