Random Thoughts from Kori: Unconditional Love

I try to be a good person. A really good person. Most of the time. I know that I struggle, I know I mess up, I know I'm not perfect. But I sure do try.

My friends mean the world to me. I try to be someone they can count on, call if they need help, support when they're in a trial and someone they are proud to call their friend.

I pray that in the span of our friendships, I'm able to teach all these very dear people at least one thing. I owe it to them. I learn something from each and every one of them every single day. It's only fair that I try to give something back to them for all I take for myself. Many of my friends are moms or teachers. So they all have things that teach me how to be a better person, and I am an anxious student, who is always willing to learn.

Lisa, one of my dearest friends, has been in my life for quite a while now. We met at IUSB, as were both studying to become teachers. So maybe around 13-14 years now. Lisa has been an amazing friend, who I've watched struggle, succeed, learn, grow, teach and love. I'm not sure she knows just how much I've learned from her in our friendship.

I always knew Lisa was going to a fantastic mommy, and couldn't wait for that day to come. I knew I would learn even more from just watching her love her little one.

Little did I know, that I would learn more from Lisa in 6 months of her being a mom, than I would ever expect to learn in a lifetime.

I was honored to be with Lisa the day after Sophia was born. I was honored to be there to support her when she was weak, when she needed friends and unconditional love. I thought I was going to be her support, little did I know, I was going to be changed for the better for watching her blast through a trial that could have weakened a giant.

I feel like I have been privileged to know the Brooks' Family and walk their journey with them. We were honored that they asked us to join them last week for this amazing day!