Chasing Squirrels -- A Tribute to Friendship

Every time I look at this photograph*, I smile, because it reminds me of some very special people. 

This picture reminds me of my friend Jean. She and I are hunting the squirrel of publication together. We’ve can see it, far above our heads. It’s close enough to smell, and we’ve made a pact. If it makes a move in her direction, I’ll do everything I can to chase it her way. If it runs toward me, she’ll do the same. Either way, this critter's not getting away. 

This picture also reminds me of my friend Charlotte. She and I stood together at the foot of the tree of higher education and watched our baby girls begin to climb. We challenged each other to pray for them every day. From our commitment, a mom’s prayer group was born. We’re still meeting, eight years later, to pray for God to work in our adult children’s lives. 

This picture reminds me of my husband, David. Total opposites, but partners for life, we work, play, and pray together. Notice the wagging tails. He makes sure I don’t forget to play. Notice the focused gazes. I make sure he doesn’t forget to work. With him, life’s chase is so much work and so much fun, all at the same time. 

This picture reminds me of my friend Maryann. Together we’ve bumbled our way through homeschooling, child rearing, and now grandparenting. She has the great ideas. I figure out how to make them work. Together we’re a strike force. Apart, well, let’s just say we struggle. She’s also a lightning rod for bizarre events and dramatic answers to prayer. If this picture was a true representation of Maryann’s propensity to attract the unexpected, the next frame would show an armadillo, not a squirrel, dropping out of the tree. 

This picture reminds me of my friend Mandy. When she and I partner up, I know the plan will be strategic and well-executed. She’s committed to excellence and integrity. And I know that if we have to pray that varmint out of the tree, she’ll be ready, day or night. 

This picture reminds me of my friend Heather. If there were speech bubbles above the dog’s heads, hers would say, “We can do this. God will help us. We thought it was a squirrel, and it turned out to be a cheetah, but with God on our side, we’ve got this.” 

Proverbs 27:9 (MSG) says, “A sweet friendship refreshes the soul,” and it is true. 

If you have a friend who is a gift from God, why not call her or send her a message today? Let her know how much she means to you and how thankful you are that she’s your buddy. Then plan the next adventure. 

Together. 

I'd love to hear about your special friend. Leave a comment below and share your thoughts. If you're reading by email, click HERE to visit Hungry for God online and leave a comment. 

*A special thanks to my friend, Joanne, who shared the lovely picture of her dogs, Gavin and Sasha, that inspired this post.  

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