Friends are Forever

Packing up the dreams God planted

In the fertile soil of you

 

Can't believe the hopes He's granted

Means a chapter in your life is through

 

But we'll keep you close as always

It won't even seem you've gone

 

'Cause our hearts in big and small ways

Will keep the love that keeps us strong

 

And friends are friends forever

If the Lord's the Lord of them

 

And a friend will not say never

'Cause the welcome will not end

 

Though it's hard to let you go

In the Father's hands we know

 

That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends.

 

With the faith and love God's given

Springing from the hope we know

 

We will pray the joy you'll live in

Is the strength that now you show

 

But we'll keep you close as always

It won't even seem you've gone

 

'Cause our hearts in big and small ways

Will keep the love that keeps us strong

 

And friends are friends forever

If the Lord's the Lord of them

 

And a friend will not say never

'Cause the welcome will not end

 

Though it's hard to let you go

In the Father's hands we know

 

That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends

 

No, a lifetime's not too long to live as friends

 

 

--“Friends” by Michael W. Smith

 

As we officially begin our journey to Texas tomorrow, we want to take the time to say how thankful we are for all our friends in Michigan. God has truly blessed us far beyond what we could have ever imagined, with many kindred spirits in our 14 years here. Many of them have become the family we never had in Michigan! We will miss them dearly, and we’re grateful for every moment we had with them. Please come visit us in our new home in Texas! We love you all dearly and will miss you so much!