Oh, so Fine...

We all have those special friends.
You know, the ones that come into your life at the most unseemingly of times yet… the fingerprints of God show up all over them when put under that blacklight.
And you know, you know He was up to something up there.
Even now, I can hear His little fatherly giggle and see His toothy grin.
Just another undeserving gift placed at your toes.

I have quite a good handful of those in my quiver.
And oh, how much I love them.
And tonight? Tonight I added another beautifully unique, dangerously gifted quiver friend to my batch.

Marissa Fine.

What a fitting name - because she sure is a fine one.

I am a firm believer in not having just one best friend.
I believe in my circle.
The inner circle and the gradually outstretching ones.

Everyone needs an inner circle.
Everyone needs to know that they are seen for more than just what they can do for you.
They need to know they are seen for being remarkably special yet wonderfully unique and all the more, completely loved and chosen.

Marissa Fine, you are all of those things.
You are a woman who has so much gently packed within your frame just waiting to be unsheathed.
And oh, can I see those packages.
I can see a glimpse of who you are and who you will become.
And day by day, one by one, God is undoing your ribbons.
Showing you off for all the world to see and shooing you off to go and change some things.
To go and touch some people with your story of strength.
You are strong.
Mild and meek but a powerful punch.
There is power in your sweetness.
There is glory in your dreams.
And there is influence in your smile.

You are one loved gal.
So don't be fearful
Don't be anxious.
Step forward, sword swinging.
Be the you who was meant to fly.

xo