Friendship on Memorial Day

Friends.

I am so grateful for them. Without them, my life would be utterly dull and glum.

For instance, who else would I have *owned* at Monopoly this afternoon?

For who else would I stay up 'till 2am baking a cheesecake?

Who else could I shake my head at for playing too many video games, yet at the same time borrow a PS2 controller & game from? (I'll always be a gamer at heart.)

Thank You, Lord, for bringing them into my life. (:♥

Happy Memorial Day, by the way! May those who have died fighting for our country rest in peace, and may those who have in the past or are currently serving to protect their countries from harm (no matter where in the world they live/come from) be blessed. [...Amen.]
　

Faith & Fidelity

This thought just came to me while I was in the shower (that greatest of thinking places): There can be no faith if it isn't accompanied by doubts. For if there aren't any doubts, how can you call it faith? How is it proven, if there is nothing to challenge it?

Anyway, this thought comforted me a little because I've been experiencing some doubts & cynicism lately in my life. I've not been so good in the prayer department, and I haven't seriously attempted to read a spiritual/devotional book in quite awhile. I know my friends think of me as the Catholic/Christian girl, yadda yadda. But I need someone to pray for me too, y'know. I never claimed to be perfect; people just seem to assume that since I'm into my faith, I'm...I dunno. But that's silly. I just wish I knew more people who share my beliefs; it would be awfully nice to be able to speak about spiritual things w/people. Well, God? Send 'em my way. :)