Yet Another Blog Idea

So Friends, it might be obvious to you at this point that I haven't been great at sticking to just one blog.  This is my third blog creation in six months, so this is either evidence that I just haven't found the blog topic that I want to stick to, or it showcases my newly acquired commitment issues.  Either way, I'm gonna give it a go... again.

In my defense, I mentioned the possibility of doing a larger project with this particular blog idea in my FIRST blog that I started in December.  Plus, I think there will be more sustainability with this one... it's not about an attempt at a precarious dating journey (as my second blog was) and it's a little more streamlined than just "Hey, yo! Here's my life!!" (as opposed to my first blog).

Kindred Friends is an idea I've had for a couple of years.  I've always wanted to write a bunch of short stories or vignettes about all of the best friends that I've had in my lifetime.  In my mind, it hasn't always been called Kindred Friends.  As a matter of fact, until about thirty minutes ago, I've always referred to this yet-to-be-written blog/packet of vignettes/book idea as Best Friend Whore.  (The explanation for that alternate title is explained in the next blog entry.)  My mother hates that title.  So out of respect for her (and perhaps some wise deference to a title more befitting to a classy Southern woman, such as myself) I decided to change it.  Plus, Best Friend Whore would sort of clash with the web address that references a Bible verse. :)

Which brings me to Philippians 1:3.  This is a verse that resonates in my mind and heart QUITE often, and with reference to various folks.  "Every time I think of you, I give thanks to God" (NLV).  Each person I will write about on here has caused me to think of that verse at some point in my life, and often multiple times.  I love the verse because it is showing praise to a person (or group of people, in Paul's case) while at the same time showing that our initial reaction upon thinking of people we love should be one of GRATITUDE to our great and living God for placing those people in our lives in the first place.  We are relational beings.  We need to connect.  And God knows this, so He gives us Kindred Friends.

More tomorrow, I promise, but I have to run because I'm meeting a KF for sushi.  When you think of one of your best friends tonight, remember to thank God.

KMc