Believing.

If you think about your friends, you can probably rattle off a few different names of people that you're pretty close to. If I was to ask you who your best friend was, that persons name might roll right off your tongue, and some of you may have to pause and think about it for a second.

For me, it's easy. I've had 2 best friends my entire life. One of them was born 3 years after me and is my Sister. The other is not blood relation to me, yet some days feels like it. Her name is Angie, and she is one of the most genuine, compassionate, encouraging, and giving people on this planet. She's absolutely amazing and I'm honored to be apart of her life.

We met in our early teenage years, at a church retreat. As the years went by, we spent many many nights and days together doing what teenage girls do best... crying, fighting, laughing, praying together, and of course, talking about boys. Dreaming of our futures.

Angie's dream came true last summer when she married Brian. She found the person that God created for her. He is an amazing guy who makes her laugh and loves her unconditionally. She waited a long time for this man, and God blessed her for doing so. Not only is Brian a gift to Angie, but she is exactly what he needs as well. You see, years before they event met, Brian was diagnosed with cancer. He has gone through some awful times, as well as times of celebration and rejoicing as different spots have disappeared or gotten much smaller. Angie has stayed by his side since day 1... she went into their marriage knowing he has cancer and that never changed her mind. She knew this was the man God created for her, and never looked back. She is strong for him. God has given her a heart of pure compassion for others, a heart full love and encouragement, and a heart full of passion for this life they have together.

Tears run down my face as I so badly want Angie to be able to experience the gift of motherhood. This love that I have for my boys is only something that can be understood once you become a mom yourself. I want to be 82 and swinging on a front porch swing, as we look out in a big yard full of our grandkids talking about the good 'ole days, with Brian and Tyler laughing at the teenagers and young adults we once were. I want nothing but pure happiness for Angie and Brian, because they deserve it.

I am prompted daily to pray for this beautiful couple. Praying for longevity in their marriage... that this cancer would be gone from Brian's body and that a miracle could take place, right here and right now, in 2011. In just 2 short weeks, Brian will have another PET scan, and on May 10th they will get the results. I believe with all my heart that God is going to heal Brian. That they will live long and happy lives full of laughter and love... and kids and grandkids. That God will continue to use them to minister to others and testify of His wondrous works and miracles that He still performs today.

Will you join me in praying, and believing, for this amazing couple?

If you need help planning that big "HE'S HEALED" party that you're planning on throwing, let me know. I'll be there in a split second.... err, 9 hours. :)

Love you Ang, always!

{if you want to visit her blog and let her know you're praying for her, click here}

Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.

Psalm 107:19-22