04 May 2010

To all the Phenominal Women in my life

Once upon a time there was a young girl. She loved fairy tales and storybooks about the handsome prince who rescued the entrapped princess, carrying her to safety and marriage. The little girl thought that was what life was all about. A girl and her prince in wedded bliss.

As the girl grew older, as she matured and lived her life, she found herself surrounded by many other girls, with no prince to be found. She met some knights and other would-be royalty, most of whom turned out to be knaves or court jesters...but no true-hearted prince.

Every time the fools got the best of the girl. Every time she turned around with a shattered heart and tear-streaked face. But every time she found comfort and strength in her friends. You see, all those other girls who were hoping for a prince of their own, understood what she was going through. They banded together, unifying their hearts in a bond of sisterhood, knowing that they could make it through as long as they had each other.

Now these were a particular group of young women. They didn't let ignorant and petty differences come between them because they understood that they were stronger together than they were apart. They saw beyond the stupidity and blinding force of men who would pull them asunder. They held strong against the darkness and evils that sought to destroy. They loved as sisters, they shared their hearts and their lives, their fears and sorrows, their triumphs and joys. Together they celebrated accomplishments and worked through failures; they cheered each other through the difficult moments and brought peace in times of anxiety or stress. They laughed and learned and lived and loved together.

Some of them found their prince and some did not. But either way, they stayed close because there are some things that the prince just doesn't understand. There are needs in a woman's heart that can not be filled or satisfied by any man no matter how noble and royal and wonderful he is. The greatest women understand this truth and hold on to their girl friends no matter what. Women need women. Women thrive and are the very best version of themselves when they have other good women around them. Guys generally don't understand this. Some girls don't either and they just aren't as happy as the ones who do. Pray for them, reach out to them, love them anyway. They need you.

I am blessed with so many phenominal and inspiring women in my life. They come in various seasons and times of my life. They come in all shapes and sizes and colors, they come in the form of relatives, neighbors, friends, co-workers, and even strangers. They come in the moments when I am most in need of light and understanding and strength. They come when I need to give and they come when I need to receive. They are my sisters, they are my friends and I am so grateful to be blessed with so many amazing women in my life.

I love you! Thank you for sharing your joys, your sorrows, your life and your love with me.

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