Answered Prayer and Forgiveness

I have a friend who has been the most loyal friend you could imagine. Every birthday of my kids and our wedding anniversary always came with a warm greeting card from her. She never forgot. For the longest time we have tried to get together. It never worked. To be honest part of me didn't try as hard as I should have to get together. Well, Recently I've asked in my prayers for God to be thorough with me. To help me to really grow and get past some of my failures. I was on my way for a little Mommy time away. I found a cassette tape this friend made me. I started to play it. Then it hit me as plain as could be. I was holding a grudge yet. After about 25 years I let something get in the way of our friendship. I kept a wall between us. After a bit of help from my husband I knew what I had to do. As Great as God is the chance came to email this friend to work this out. She was at work and couldn't take phone calls. ( I do better typing or writing out my thoughts) Her response of beautiful... "I hope you can forgive me. High School was nearly 20 years ago and if I did ANYTHING to hurt you through my actions or words, I sincerely apologize for that. We have been friends now for 30 years and it is a safe friendship. I know we do not see each other as often as I would like, but our friendship is rock solid. You are a lifelong friend and I will love you forever." It was perfect. I don't feel she owed me the apology. It was my problem or so I thought. I do hope this opens the door for more memories with this life long friend.

I am so thankful it was put on my heart to apologize for this matter to her. Now, I have more room to grow. I pray I can be a witness to God's perfect enduring love to this friend.