Thinking how I miss this lady. In 2006 we were assigned to be each other's "prayer partners." We spent the next 4 years calling each other and exchanging prayer requests and praying together. For long periods it was every Sunday night, at other periods it was months between chatting. We read books together and chatted on the phone about how they'd impacted us. I love this woman. What an honor to have spent the few days before her wedding with her, helped her get ready for her special day, and stood beside her as she became John's bride. It really is such an honor to be a close friend's bridesmaid, especially when you know that you've been standing beside one another for years, and praying for that day, and that man. Riss, you're beautiful, you're strong, you sing like a goddess and you love like Christ. Can't wait for the day I meet your son, Samuel, and see you in person as the wonderful mom I know you are. Love you and praying for you, P.P.

(Probably not the most flattering picture of either of us, but such a special memory that I treasure this picture! Hours before she walked down the aisle!)