MY BEST FRIEND'S BIRTHDAY!!!
Today is July 13, 2009. Today is my best friend's birthday! She moved away October 13, 2002. That was one of the saddest days of my life. I always go see her on her birthday! We talk about old times, and I tell her about what has been happening with me, my family, and my church. She has always been a good listener, and I usually do most of the talking. She is probably the best friend a person could have.
I miss having her around, because she was always there for me in the good times, and the sad. She could always find the good in everything, and everybody. She could rally people to do things when no one else could get them to do anything. She has always been the most positive person I have ever met.
She was, and is one of the smartest ladies I know, yet she never has or will flaunt it. She has always made anyone, and everyone feel comfortable around her no matter what your social status.
She has always been one of the most giving people I have ever known. She has always been more than generous, and would never let it be known that she gave. She knew that if she gave that she would not be depleted, but that there was "always more where that came from", as she always said!
I have been blessed beyond measure to have such a friend as Juanita Ham. I celebrate my dearest friend today, for you see when she moved away in October 2002, she moved to her heavenly home.
Yes, I know that when I go to her grave every year on July 13th I know that she is not there, for she is risen, and seated in heavenly places with our heavenly Father. Juanita knew her heavenly Father well. That is the best thing about her, the fact that she would sit, and talk with me for hours about God,and about revelation. She knew Jesus the Christ as her Savior, her Shepherd, and her Lord. I trust today that if you are reading this that you know Jesus Christ as your savior.
I wish you could have all known my special friend, Juanita. Sad to say you will never be able to know her now; but you can know my best friend Jesus. She knew Him well, and I want you to know Him, too. Let this be your new birthday, let the Christ be born in you today!
I miss having her around, because she was always there for me in the good times, and the sad. She could always find the good in everything, and everybody. She could rally people to do things when no one else could get them to do anything. She has always been the most positive person I have ever met.
She was, and is one of the smartest ladies I know, yet she never has or will flaunt it. She has always made anyone, and everyone feel comfortable around her no matter what your social status.
She has always been one of the most giving people I have ever known. She has always been more than generous, and would never let it be known that she gave. She knew that if she gave that she would not be depleted, but that there was "always more where that came from", as she always said!
I have been blessed beyond measure to have such a friend as Juanita Ham. I celebrate my dearest friend today, for you see when she moved away in October 2002, she moved to her heavenly home.
Yes, I know that when I go to her grave every year on July 13th I know that she is not there, for she is risen, and seated in heavenly places with our heavenly Father. Juanita knew her heavenly Father well. That is the best thing about her, the fact that she would sit, and talk with me for hours about God,and about revelation. She knew Jesus the Christ as her Savior, her Shepherd, and her Lord. I trust today that if you are reading this that you know Jesus Christ as your savior.
I wish you could have all known my special friend, Juanita. Sad to say you will never be able to know her now; but you can know my best friend Jesus. She knew Him well, and I want you to know Him, too. Let this be your new birthday, let the Christ be born in you today!
Brenda,
I love your heavenly perspective. I've heard about you and Joe Bob for years. I really look forward to meeting you next month.
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Beautiful tribute and honor to your friend Juanita.
I met her but never knew her.
I feel your love for her.
Great job of relating to friend Jesus.
Very touching.....
Connie
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I ran across this blog in the strangest way...My first visit to Rockhaven years ago was filled with apprehension and as I was perched on the back row ready to bolt this woman approached me (I just knew she was going to ask me to leave!) and gave my hand a gentle touch and told me she was glad I was there. Very simple but very sincere. Her presence and acknowledgements were always comforting and I have embraced and tried to practice this kindness since that time. The woman was Juanita Ham.
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What a friend we have in Jesus! She is also the best mother a son could have. I am glad to hear that someone else loved her out loud and was her friend beyond measure. We need more Juanitas.
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