Who has the best friends in the whole world?

The wonderful people at Crosswalk have returned from their mission trip to New York City and New Jersey. The reports are amazing and there is such a buzz about the group, it makes it fun just to be around them. I got a wonderful visit today from about 15 of the people that went on the trip. I don't know that I can express in words what it meant to me for my friends to drive all the way out to my house just to see me and to see how I am doing. I really cannot thank you enough for coming out here, it really made my week.

These friends brought along a couple of things with them, one being what I think is the largest card I have ever seen. I mean it is huge, I think it is even big enough for me to hide behind, if that gives you any idea. This card was filled with encouraging words and heart felt messages, it was a serious pick me up to say the least. Then if that wasn't enough Justin's mom made brownies, Paul and Amberly brought fun gifts, and Lillian brought me a t-shirt and one awesome hat. Not to mention that Lillian then went out and bought me dinner, what a winner, I don't think any one can hold a candle to her in the contest for the best friend ever.

The whole time my friends were gone, there were many phone calls made to me, EVERYDAY. Thank goodness for upgraded cell phone plans. The calls were a great encouragement to me, through this whole process I have not felt depressed even once. I have been sad that I missed the trip, and that I missed my friends, but at no point was there a time I reached a place of no hope. This is good news to those of you who keep up on reading my blog. Depression has been the word of the day for some time and one would think this would only fuel the fire; nothing could be further from the truth. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel even now, and I can see brighter days ahead. Sure this is not the best time I have ever had in my life, but the circumstances could let it be one of the worst, and God has been my strength and He said "NO".

So when I ask "Who has the best friends in the whole world?" the only answer I can come up with at this point is ME!! And I thank God for them and their willingness to help a fallen brother.

Funny quote in reference to reading my blog

Deauna: just wish I had a computer in my bathroom ;-)
Jimmy: oh dear
Jimmy: too much info
Deauna: I really like reading in my bathroom