Here’s to the ones who really know us.
The ones who love us, just because.
The ones who at a moment’s notice, drop everything to lend a hand.
The ones who carry Christ’s fragrance to everyone and everywhere.

You. Are. So. Rare.

A shout out to the ones who hold our hands
Through highs and lows, without complaints.
And when life gets tough, too hard to bear,
They let us fall apart; they can hold space.

And they shelter us in the process.

When grieving’s done, when feels are felt.
They don’t just stand back, they don’t wait.
They know our blueprint; they understand our make.
They roll their sleeves up and mend us with much care.

If there are pieces that are not there,
Or they have changed,
They help us discover who we are,
Again and again.

Here’s to the ones who heal our brains,
Our hearts, our souls, just by their presence.
The way they melt away the pain, the walls, the thorns,
It’s just amazing!

Oh, how they bridge the gap between our hearts and the outside world!

They hear the fears inside our souls
And chase them away without a second thought.

They see the limits that are there
And give us permission AND support
To go beyond them.

They never second guess our choices.
They cheer us on, relentlessly.

And if we fail and mess life up, they never blame.
They don’t toss us out to protect their brand.
They pick us up.
They help rebuild.

They believe in us more than we’ll ever understand.

Here’s to the ones who hold our hearts.
Who care on purpose and make our worlds bright.
Those who join in our joy, not just our pain;
Who are so quick to celebrate.

One last shout out for the ones who make our world complete.
Life might still be messy, as so might we,
But they are honored to walk with us through miles of ambiguity,
Because of love.
Because of presence.
No pity.  No shame.  No rush.

Oh, how grateful I am to have you in my life!!

You’re healing wounds you did not make.
You hear the words I didn’t say.
You make my heart soar with new dreams.
You’re enlarging the scope of possibilities.

You make me brave.

You make me feel like I am loved,
Like I belong.

You’re God’s heart on this earth.

I AM FOREVER GRATEFUL!