She's in the Bible, she's in your life, she's in the news, she's everywhere--you just have to look. Once you look, you'll find her. In the Bible, she's the woman at the well, and in so many other verses, too. (do we know her name? no.) In your life, she's the one who you go to when you need a moment of sanity or a second opinion on reality. In the news, she's the one behind the shadow, talking in a digital voice. As women, we deserve to be named. So today, I dedicate the blog post to the Nameless Woman--because she's out there, because she's important, because without her--we would be lost. But it's more than that. As women, we have other women in our life who have shaped us, made us who we are, stepped in at just the right moment to give us a boost or guide us on our journey. Some stay for a moment, some stay for a day, some are friends for a lifetime. If you are anything like me, you value the heck out of those people, and you take them for granted at the same time. I often seek them out, the wise women, and I hang around them hoping some of their wisdom will rub off on me. Thankfully, it usually does. If you're reading this blog, it is highly likely that you are one of these women, that you've been one of these people in my life. Thank You. I can't say it enough. Thank you. So tonight, I leave this for you to think about: are these friendships/helpful moments/gifts of grace unique to women? Are we more generous and forgiving with each other? Who has helped you along your path? Who has given you strength? Who has given you courage? Who has given you a shoulder to stand on? A shoulder to cry on? What is her name? How many names are there? This post is for her/them. Say their names.
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