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So it's been a much better week! It started with my one of my best friends from college, Mary, visiting me from Philadelphia Friday-Sunday. It had been almost 2 years since I had seen her and she had never met Rachel so it was wonderful that she made the treck to come see a little glimpse of my life. Mary and I were inseparable in college. It is strange how far apart our lives are now and yet the minute we see each other there is that safety and love the allows us to pour out all that is in our hearts and to be heard and understood. Mary loves the Lord which has always been a blessing to me because over and over she points me back to truth and our loving Father God. Mary is 7 months pregnant with her first baby. It was so fun to see her pregnant and hear about her plans, concerns and dreams! The week leading up to her arrival was one of the most difficult I had had in ages. Even the drive to get her in San Jose was filled with obstacles (including a major accident I was stuck behind for 1 hour and being hit by a piece of semi-truck tire) but once she got in the car and we started talking it was golden! We didn't do much, just a BBQ at a friend's house on Saturday, a work out at the gym, church, a few meals out together, but just being with one another was refreshing for my soul. One thing I love about Mary is that she wants to know and love all those who are a part of my life. That was so aparent in her time with me. As you can see I feel so blessed that she came. There is nothing like a good friend!