The Women in My Life Part 1

Last month, we had the ladies retreat at Mayfair. The topic was Friendship His Idea. I have been thinking about that a lot lately and how important good friends are to our walk with God. I have even had that conversation with some of my friends. So, I thought --- hmmmm...how fun would it be to highlight a girlfriend for the next few weeks and to tell you why this person is an important part of my life?? Well, I decided it would be SUPER fun so here we go (these are in no particular order) but today is........drum roll please


MOMSY "Patsy" Abernathy -

Since most of you don't know Momsy, I thought I would tell you what makes her so special. For one, she is my grandmother. But not your typical Grandmother - she is the type that tries extra hard to make everything fun and special. She makes WONDERFUL biscuits and having breakfast on her back screened in porch is just about heaven on earth. Family is THE most important thing on this earth to her. She has a big family and she loves all of us A LOT, but most importantly she makes each of us feel really really special. She is the kind of person you can call if you have a bad day and she will make you feel better. I remember one phone call imparticular I was sad because I had interviewed for a job and then I didn't get it and she called to check on me and she said "obviously they do not see what I see - who do I need to call." So, that's just how she is. She sees the best in me and she always has and she always will.


This Thanksgiving she decided that the grandkids would have a dessert baking competition. Well, of course I was running behind and trying to get to Florence after work so my submission into the competition was a store-bought pie (and so was Sydney's). But, Sydney and I made out like bandits - Sydney tied for first place in the "little tikes" competition and I don't remember which title I received - but it did come with prize money. So, we left with 40 bucks - all for bringing in a couple of store bought pies!!


Most of all, Momsy encourages me. She encourages me in my marriage, as a mom and she is really just my really good friend. I feel really lucky that I was the first of her grandchildren and I have gotten to enjoy her being my grandmother longer than anyone. Although, don't tell my cousin Rachel - she thinks she is her favorite...and it will be best to keep it that way. Wink Wink