Our lives are all connected, both parties benefit

Have you ever thought why you're here at this moment in this stage of your life? Why there have been certain people in your lives? Why some people remain friends and some have grown apart? Or a few grow closer because of the struggles they've gone through together...

I truly believe that God works in mysterious ways...He has a plan for each and everyone of us whether you know it or not...At first I was kinda skeptic, like really? I know that life is not a game, but the way that my life has worked out has been a blessing. A lot of people family, friends, collegues, etc... have seen this quote before as my email signature: "I believe that God does put each person into my life for a purpose... the world's too big for it all to be a coincidence...For the purpose will be revealed in His time" A little less than two years ago, a friend said this to me and it really meant a lot to me. Often I am reminded of this, but more so lately.

I've been thinking, if I didn't go to my friend's birthday last September, I wouldn't have met some of my TO friends that I've been hanging out with now also. I wouldn't be able to witness to them or just expand my circle of friends. Each person I meet, contributes to shaping my character; as well, my influence on them. I'm not implying this scenario only w/ Toronto, but also a few new friends in surrounding Oakville/Mississauga area. It's as if I didn't go to the States a couple months ago, I wouldn't have gotten to know a couple people better or if I didn't go to the Stag or some gathering/party, certain events would not have happened.

I've had a lot of fun, last weekend, Saturday night and Sunday as well. Just being w/ friends has helped me cope with the stress and anxiety that I have been going through at work. For the past few months, work and school has consumed a lot of my time, my life and my mind. The first thing an last thing going through my mind is work or school. But last Saturday night while playing games, I forgot how fast the time went by or how much fun I was having. For that short time, I forgot about work and school. I was happy again. Not saying that I'm not happy but being able to relax. I'm so thankful for my friends, you help me escape my reality...my job, my schooling. Thanks for planning activities/outings/ice skating, or just calling me up. It has meant a lot to me.

In closing, I guess life has come around it's full circle...by that I mean, just as I have been there for you, you have been there for me also. Through the joy and laughter, but especially through the troubled times. The Lord brings people into your lives, although confused as to why two people are friends, down the road, you realize the true purpose of the friendship.