We became Bible college roommates at 26 years ago.
Kimmer, Mindy and Pancake.
Three strangers who became best friends.
Oh, the adventures we had! 
One by one we got married, graduated, moved on.
Now – 2 continents, countless moves, 13 children, 3 foster kids, a son-on-law, one grandbaby and 23 years later – we finally reunited.
All three of us in one place – at one time – with no interruptions.
The fellowship we shared was so sweet!
We kept staring at each other and reaching out to touch each other as if we were afraid that it was all a dream and we had to make it real.
We cried.
We prayed.
We laughed so hard!
As we poured out our hearts, shared pictures, and reunited with our younger selves – it was very clear that despite the many years that have passed since those college days, inside we’re still those same girls.
Still a bit silly, but full of hopes and dreams and ideas.
Stronger. Wiser.
And still the best of friends.
Same Girl
Twila Paris
She’s still the same girl
Wiser for the years
She’s still the same girl
Stronger for the tears
Listen to her story
And your heart will glow
She’s still the same girl
And we need her so
My friend Cinnamon had the opportunity to fly out and spend some time with her husband, who had a 4 day leave before being shipped out to Afghanistan.
Boy have we been busy! Home schooling the entire crew (all but the little guy – 11 in all), making meals, and lots of playing.
