Tuesday, April 6, 2010

b's

this post is for the two b's in my life. i am so thankful for you two. i crashed in on your parade and you never made me feel like the third wheel. you put up with my whining, and my speeding, my ranting, and have just loved me. you've called me to check up on me when i sounded 'not quite right'. you learned what 'not quite right' sounds like. there really couldn't be three more different people and yet for that reason, this little clan is a success. bethany, you take care of us and make sure we stay on track. it's so nice to trust you enough to lean on everything you've learned. but more than that, i'm blown away by your encouragement. it works! beth, your honesty is so refreshing. you are so real and transparent and it makes me feel like anything is possible. you are seriously inspirational to me. you give me hope for myself in more ways than running. the way we work together, defer to each other, and rally each other is such a beautiful thing. i don't think it's typical and i'm so thankful for it.

i love you girls.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I seriously think we've got somthin' here. I love you back and think that without your speeding, and expressive nature :) our little group would be at a loss. I look so forward to our running/talks and feel that I'm a better person for knowing you! Even though we (frequently) disagree, I think it's pretty darn great. I won't say indeed.

Elissa Parrish said...

thank you for not saying indeed... :)

Beth McDermott said...

it is most unusual, and most special, and i never want to stop running away from home and into the open roads with you two. its seriously my happy place, and the best therapy (and cheapest!) i've had in my entire life. thank YOU for inspiring me, and pushing me, and making me realize that i am capable of accomplishing bigger goals than i ever would have set my sights on alone. i just love you guys so much. indeed. ;)

Anonymous said...

Oh man! I love you girls so much! It's getting pretty sappy up in here...