Be A Piece Of The Puzzle

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This husband and I…

Noticed a sign for a chicken and noodle church fundraiser…hadn’t seen one of those in years…back in the day…one of my high school besties…let teenage me tag along to such a church dinner…her mom was the queen of yummy homemade noodles…

Those besties of mine…didn’t know it…but sharing family activities…with teenage me…instilled early set goals…for the grown up…teenage me…longed to be…

Noodle Queen mom…always shared a smile…and a laugh…and fun family meals…another bestie’s dad…funny…kind…hardworking…patient…enjoyed years of church choir fun with him…and that daughter of his…Middle School bestie’s parents…a loving Christian couple…dedicated to each other…their family…and their faith…

Little pieces of a puzzle…these besties…their people…their love for each other…their kindness to young me…

Caring adults…not realizing their impact…but nonetheless being those few important pieces…when placed in a work in progress…create a colorful finished product…

That was destined to be…
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And this husband of mine…agrees…