Monday, July 19, 2010

A Friend




A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails. Donna Roberts


Our granddaughter, Anne Marie, just returned from spending about a week at the beach with one of her best friends. The header was snapped by me, and the rest of the pictures were taken by my daughter-in-law. For my new followers, Anne is the darker child. She is our only grandchild, so of course I have her on my blog from time to time. I thought that these pictures of her and her friend were so lovely. The contrast of the two girls, one so light and one so dark, yet both so connected and having such fun together. See just how much they are in step with one another, even when they run together. A true friend runs along beside you, and suits their pace to match yours. Never ahead and never behind, but always beside you. Here is a friend like no other.


"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. ...I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my father I have made known to you." John 15:13

19 comments:

DawnTreader said...

This is a really beautiful post in both words and pictures, Ginny. So true about friendship; and those photos of the girls are lovely. That last of them from behind both dressed in white... Absolutely adorable.

Reanaclaire said...

Beautiful scenes of the innocent.. God's creation...

SquirrelQueen said...

There is nothing like friendship, especially the innocent friendship of youth. Beautiful photos of the girls, that last photo is my favorite too.

RoeH said...

Nothing warms your heart faster than to see two little girls (or boys) playing together so peacefully and holding hands. Wish they could stay like that.

ruthinian said...

love the photos. so candid. innocence is really beautiful and so pure. lovely verse too. friendship is indeed a cherish possession.

From the Kitchen said...

Charming photos of Anne Marie and her little friend! Two little girls in white=lovely!

I found the upside down house online. The photographer is listed underneath but I don't know where it's located. The name sounds Scandinavian to me.

Best,
Bonnie

MadSnapper said...

the header is gorgeous! the one of the two girls in white with back to the camera is a wonderful photo and tells the story perfectly of friendship as do your quotes and scripture. life without friendship would be intolerable. thanks for being my online bloggin friend.

Remington said...

GREAT post! I love the pics. Thanks for sharing! Friends are so dear!

Dawning Inspiration said...

Sweet, sweet pictures.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

What a great post about friendship, Ginny... That last picture especially is fabulous... Why the white dresses? A wedding???? LOVE that picture.

Your header is great also.
Hugs,
Betsy

What Karen Sees said...

Such sweet photos, such precious memories. I especially love the last one. It is beautiful!!

Glenda said...

Such sweet pics of two beautiful little girls making memories! I like your thoughts about friends keeping in step; very true!

aspiritofsimplicity said...

Oh my goodness how sweet. There is nothing so lovely as the gift of a true girlfriend.

George said...

These.are cute pictures of Anne Marie and her friend. Childhood friendships are so precious.

Deborah said...

Hi Ginny, that post was beautiful! The pictures are beautiful too and your granddaughter is so sweet!
xxoo
Deborah

Anonymous said...

lol whats funny is we dont like melon that much rofl

Ann, Chen Jie Xue ι™ˆζ΄ι›ͺ said...

It will be interesting how the relationship develop as they grow older. The parents will have to pray for them.

Regina said...

These are beautiful!! The last is extra special! Perfect captures for you post on A Friend!

Unknown said...

This is so sweet Ginny. I am happy to call you friend!

That last shot is so awesome. I LOVE the white dresses. What cute little friends they are!

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