When it comes to sweet melodies, there are few which can compare with the sound of an old friends voice.  Just a simple “Hello” and you are transported back in time.  The wrinkles disappear from you face,  your crown of glory returns to youthful shades of brown, the challenges of life seem to fade into the abyss because on the other end of the phone is someone you love deeply and miss much.  That sweet sound, that link to days gone by is one to be cherished and valued far above any worldly riches.

I have been blessed in my life with good friends.  All throughout my travels, from coast to coast, the Lord has always seen fit to bless me with exceptional friends.  They truly are one of life’s great treasures and I regard each one with a sense of awe and gratitude.  But no matter how many wonderful people I have had in my life,  there has never been one quite like my Melody.    I am sure my feelings about her have much to do with the fact that we grew up together.  We went through many challenges and survived to tell about them.  When my parents divorced, it was her voice on the other end of the phone reassuring me.  When she went through some struggles as a young adult, it was my stern voice exhorting her!  We have lived through much silliness, many tears, years of separation, hours of endless conversation and many countless attempts to be each other.  What we have discovered is this, God made each of us perfectly in His image with special gifts to be used for His glory. As adults, we are now free to be who we are and to love each other all the more for it.



Every year on this day, February 24, I call my sweet Melody to wish her a happy birthday.   It is one of the most special days of the year for me because it is one I have celebrated for 28 years!  Her life has touched me, her love has changed me, her voice calms me and her passion for life inspires me.  We have gone from silly young girls with big dreams and no need of God to silly older “girls” living big dreams in order to glorify their God.  Although we live a continent apart, our lives have still continued to grow in the same direction as we each home school our children, love our husbands, live out our destinies and serve our God.

I don’t know where I would be today without Melody within my heart.  I do know this, without her I would have one less symphony playing within the recesses of my mind as I walk through the valleys and over the mountain tops of this life.  Even with one long phone conversation every year, the ties are still just as strong.  Our hearts are tied together for eternity, because God saw two lonely, hurting girls sitting in Mrs. Robinson’s English class in need of friendship.  How glad I am that I smiled at the new girl that day 28years ago, and how grateful I am that she smiled back!

Call an old friend today just to hear the music of their voice.  It will take years off of your life and will bless your soul.  Do it now! Your destiny is waiting!

Happy Birthday, Melody!!