My Friend Leslie

The first time I ever met Leslie was at church. I remember seeing her walk into class and I thought she had the most beautiful red hair. I also thought, hey, there's another tall couple! The next year, Leslie was Luke's teacher at YCW and she was so great with him. She put up with him asking Where's Mama? a thousand times a day. This past year is when we really got to know each other though. We were both working at YCW and so we got to hang out a little more. Now Leslie has become one of my closest friends! When I think of Leslie I think of lots of laughing. She cracks me up every time I am around her. Leslie and James joined our small group at church and it has been such a blessing to get to know them as a couple and to see what a great team they make as parents. I have always admired Leslie for her sweet attitude raising her youngest two girls so close together. I can't imagine having two so close in age but she has handled it with grace and you can tell that Kaitlyn just thinks her mom is the coolest thing ever. Leslie is always finding ways to have fun with Kaitlyn and to make her feel special. I love that!Leslie, our friendship is something that I cherish and I can't wait for it to grow even more! You are such a special woman of God and I am so happy to know you. Happy 30th Birthday! Love ya girl!