Thankful Thursday: Ruth's Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTH!

Happiest of birthdays to my best friend, Ruthie!

I am thankful for Ruth and the impact she has had on my life! The memories of us looking through these pictures makes me laugh out loud. To think there are SO many more is such a blessing. Ruth and I met in 2003 (??) and we spent a lot of time together our senior year of high school. I made one of the best decisions of my life by choosing University of Alabama for collage/nursing school, and Ruth and I were roommates both freshmen and senior year! We knew nearly no one when we started at Bama, and after pledging Chi Omega together, we met countless people who we still call our friends!

Ruth and I are a lot alike in many ways. Our personalities are very similar, and we share a love for helping others and serving. Ruth is a tiny little lady with a HUGE heart of gold. She is talented beyond belief in academics, fashion, cooking and music. Ruth is inquisitive and eager to continue learning daily. She is a wonderful nurse, and her patients are BLESSED to be in her care (both ICU and now students!).

Through thick and thin, Ruth has never been far away (even though she live in Vegas currently!). She is always checking on me and visits with her mean more to me than anything. Austin is one lucky man to call Ruth his wife. Ruth and Austin are expecting Baby Ladner in July! CHEERS! Ruth was made to be a momma (just as I always have been), and I cannot wait for her to experience this indescribable feeling! God is SO BIG, right?!

Ruthie,
I love you so big! You have a special place in my heart, and I cannot thank you enough for all you have done for me. You have contributed to my life more than you know. I thank God for you, and I pray of you, Austin, and Baby L often! Never give up. Never stop smiling. Never lose faith. Never stop praying. God is in control, and he will lead you and Austin to where he has planned. Enjoy your pregnancy (even the rough days) because before you know it Baby L will arrive! This is going to be the next best day of your life when you lay eyes and hands on your sweet little one! There is NO way to fully prepare your heart for this joy, but don't forget to enjoy EVERY minute of it!
I cherish our friendship! TODAY IS YOUR DAY! CELEBRATE!

with a heart full of love,

reagan