Comments on: Loving Your Neighbor

By: Lorna

Lorna — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:56:48 +0000

Shari, I’m sorry I’m late to the party, but I want you to know that your story brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing in friendship you were to Noreen and her to you. I love how your friendship started. Don’t so many friendships start over little shared moments?

Thank you for sharing this story with us.

By: Shari Barr

Shari Barr — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 20:01:33 +0000

Thank you, Noreen. Every word is true. You made my day. God bless you!

By: Noreen

Noreen — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:53:55 +0000

Oh My God! Thank You Shari, you are wonderful and so kind and you have been such a wonderful friend to me, over the years. you have graciously supported me and guide me with your inner peace and you dont know how much tranquilty and peace you have brought to me. The fact that I initiated with a simple invitation, is only because there was something wonderful in you, a clam, loving spirit that I was drawn to like a magnet. you have showed me nothing but love, acceptance, and support and for that I thank you!
I will always treasure many wonderful memories that we have together with the girls. The birthday partys, and the visits over a cup of tea, and my absolute favorite was when you just showed up to help me pack for my move. With the begining of any season I rmember Clarinda an wish that I was there among my true friends… miss all of you..
Noreen

By: Amy Houts

Amy Houts — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:19:06 +0000

Wow, Shari, what a great story! Thanks for sharing it.

By: Regina Merrick

Regina Merrick — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:56:46 +0000

What a wonderful blessing your friend has been, both to you, and to us! Thanks for sharing your story!

By: Shari Barr

Shari Barr — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:25:45 +0000

I have learned over the years to be a little more open-minded or I may miss some of God’s greatest gifts.

By: Brenda Anderson

Brenda Anderson — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:50:23 +0000

Beautiful, Shari. And a wonderful reminder for us to reach out to all our neighbors.

By: JerriLynn

JerriLynn — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:48:40 +0000

For most of my life, my closest friends lived 7-8 hours away from me in any direction. It’s only been the last few years that I’m blessed enough to have my best friend near by. But I believe that God brings people into our lives for a reason. Some are meant to be with you for a long time, others are meant to be with you for a short while. But during the time you’re together, God has plans for your interaction. Isn’t it comforting to know He’s got your back?

By: Kav

Kav — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:00:32 +0000

Beautiful story, Shari. Thanks for sharing. It really speaks to me about concentrating on our similarities instead of differences.

By: Dawn Ford

Dawn Ford — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:49:56 +0000

Such a sweet story. Often times we are so careful to let people into our lives we miss out on what could be great things. Not that we shouldn’t be careful, but that it sometimes gets in the way of God. I’m glad Noreen was bold enough to reach out to you and that you were open enough to answer. It’s a lesson we need to remember from time to time.