A woman by the name of Sarah Teal.

If someone would have told me a few years ago that I would meet one of my closest friends sister's on the internet I would have told them "naaah"  For two reasons.. I never looked at the internet as a place to make friends and I honestly didn't even know there was a blogging community.. I wasn't even interested in Facebook at first until I found our a crush of mine had one..   I really enjoyed having 24/7 Leon access to see his face whenever I wanted on Facebook.. Anyways back to this girl..

I honestly didn't see such a strong, powerful relationship coming. Especially through blogging.  But Jesus did and He said it was very good! Even better I just know He has a plan for our friendship and that it's gonna do amazing things beyond our imagination in this blogging community.


Our friendship started with something as simple as a sweet comment! And some of the things we have in common. Things keep adding to the list every day by the way! Honestly things no longer surprise us. We even think alike sometimes.. Twins separated at birth??

Sarah Nicole said...

Hi Heather!
I'm you're newest follower! LOVE you're blog. You remind me a alot of myself-especially with your stance on abortion. TOTALLY with you there! Can't wait to follow along! :)
PS. Your little girl is so adorable!
Have a blessed day!

December 22, 2012 at 7:44 AM 

Heather Leigh Riley said...

Hey girl, So glad to hear from you!! Your blog is precious. And congrats on your precious baby!

December 30, 2012 at 2:38 PM 

 

Our relationship really started to grow when we started our first link up Mommy 5. Which was such a fun experience.  And because it was so much fun we plan on starting another one in the near future that's gonna be super fun and encouraging.. So keep your eye out!

 

 I have so much admiration for this Mama and wife.. She's just amazing and so inspiring! She has been a huge blessing to me since the day we became friends!! Oh and did I mention that today's her Birthday?? 

 

Happy Birthday Sarah!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! 

These women in my life..

As we get closer to Mothers day. I've just been thinking of the amazing women God has put in my life that have been Mothers to me. He has put three women on this earth who have planted seeds in me, inspired me and shaped me into the woman I am today.. Ha, I guess He knew I needed three!

My Mom.. This is my mom, and I'm sure by the way she carries herself you can tell that we carry Native American in our blood. A lot of people tell me I have the meekness of my mom and I take that as a compliment. Anyone honestly who is sitting in a room with her for no longer than five minutes can agree that she is one of the sweetest ladies you'd ever meet! I'm very proud to call this woman my mom! She has such a loving heart.

She's my Naomi.
 This is the woman I was proud to adopt as my other mom when I married her adorable son Leon.
This lady is the best woman I could ever ask for in a Momma in law. (And not just because she surprises me with lattes. She has helped Leon and I so much in this last year of marriage and is also helping us a lot in this year of Marriage as Leon and I try to build ourselves up financially. She's also the reason I'm slowly developing a back bone when honestly, I think I was born without one! She is the lady I would never leave.

I stole and adopted this lady!




This lady right here in the middle is actually my Spiritual sister's momma. So, that also makes her my spiritual momma. She has done so much in my life Spiritually. She has helped me see how Jesus really see's me and not how I think He see's me. She has shown me my true identity in Christ. And God has used her so He could break the bandaging chains I carried for too long. We may not be related in any way physically but spiritually she holds a place in my heart as a momma! & she makes amazing "Love Frappes!"

These are my women, my momma's. These are women who I love and appreciate on this Mothers day.

Who are the ladies that hold a special place in your heart?