Struggling Well With Life

I was reading in Proverbs this morning and reminded that “iron sharpens iron”. We need others, we need each other to go the distance in this life. The long haul is a long way alone. I have walked through some dark days of my life very alone, and I have sojourned with friends, and I prefer the latter. I remember when we first moved to Charlotte, and I discovered I was friendless. I had friends, but all at a distance, no one knew me here, and that lack of accountability was concerning. Somehow, the older you get, the more difficult it is to connect. Gone are the days of college when we all climbed into somebody’s car for a midnight pizza run and you end up the best man at your buddy’s wedding. Friendships are tough, and those who stick closer than a brother are farther and fewer between. Taking that step toward others is a courageous move, and almost impossible for many men. God helping me, I made that move and am grateful for the men who have stepped in, and then actually stayed. These men are Terri’s greatest advocates, for they hold me accountable to my commitment to Christ, to her, and to the girls. I am still not the sharpest tool in the drawer, but am grateful for their work in my life.