Friends- Betsy

Meet my friend Betsy. She's adorable and I love her.

Have you ever found that you find a good friend in a time in your life when you needed one most? This could not be more true of Betsy. I had just moved to this Land of Enchantment and I was at the lowest point I had ever been in my life. My self esteem was at an all time low- which was new for me, I'd always been okay in that area. I felt and probably still do to some extent, nervous and scared to make new friends. But Betsy was just there....and so wonderful.

Betsy lived literally 30 seconds away....by foot. We made a few cute crafts, went on wonderful walks along Tramway, but mostly I loved when I texted her and said, "Hey...I need to get out of the apartment- can I come over?" We would just sit and chat. I loved our chats. She would show me her beautiful artwork, tell me about her favorite artist, show me her latest project, and we would talk about our kids, husbands, church, and just life in general. I could probably talk to Betsy for hours on end, but life doesn't usually allow that. I still remember one time when her husband was away- We had a girls night. I went over to her place so we could watch a chick flick and eat popcorn.....uh.....we talked so much that we never made it to the movie. whoops, it's okay, it was so much fun!

Do you know what I love most about Betsy? She's real. No, but really- she is real. No pretenses, no bullcrap- just real. You can talk about the reality of life with Betsy. You can talk about hard things, the ups, the downs, the TRUTH of things, and that life sometimes just stinks. But somehow after it all- you feel uplifted. She's a great listener that Betsy girl.

I still remember going over to her place and just crying my eyes out to her because I didn't know what to do anymore- the little one just wouldn't sleep. I was losing it. Thankfully, Betsy was there to listen. She always knows just the right amount of advice to give without stepping over the line, but at the same time letting you know things you really need to hear.

She is so supportive and positive. She wants to celebrate life with those around her. She honestly cares about those she comes in contact with. She is pretty awesome. She's a special friend.

Sadly, and when I say sadly----I really mean sadly---Betsy moved away a few months back. I cried- and luckily I had a husband there to lend a shoulder. I miss her all the time- and I was so grateful I got to see her just a few weeks back.

Betsy knows what life is- the good, and the bad, and through it all she is still herself. That's one thing I really admire about her. She is always herself. She doesn't try to pretend to ever be something she is not. She is unique and wonderful and I will always be grateful that she is my friend, that I got to live so close to her for a short amount of time and that I will forever be changed because of her.

I can't tell you how jealous I am of the people who get to live by her in her adorable new home!

Love ya Betsy! Thanks for being who you are!