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This series, "Memories" will be posted every Friday. Everyone has a multitude of memories/photos they love to share. I absolutely love sharing mine and hearing/seeing others share theirs. In an effort to make this series interactive, I would love for people to continue sharing their own memories and post theirs or comment below with their own memories to the theme/question of that week and hashtag it with #MMRSproject88 TODAY'S THEME: IN WHAT CAPACITY IS A FRIEND CONSIDERED A BEST FRIEND? Comment with your answers! MY MEMORY: Since 2015 began, I started to face some huge issues that called for support. Through each ordeal, I soon realized how blessed I was with the community around me; I received prayer, a helping hand and ears to listen. It was then that conversations about community and best friends became abundant. The other night, one of my girls @jesslikesit and I shared our thoughts on the capacity of a best friend. For myself, I consider a best friend someone who is there for me without judgment, but stern when needed. Someone who challenges me to grow myself into a better person. Someone who can I turn to in times of need, instantaneously just listen and sometimes be there with words of advice. They also have to be someone that can share their own worldly views on me and my own with them. I wouldn't say I have a ton of requirements for a best friend, but I know that I can choose them. I have been very blessed over the past years to gain some high quality best friends. We may not always see eye to eye on things, nor see eachother all of the time, but when we do, craziness ensues. Over the years they've moved to different parts of the world: @jesslikesit and @cognitiff in Los Angeles, @heyyyjudyyy in Sacramento, @elizlabra in New York City, @plazi in Okinawa, Japan and @marielle414 in Salt Lake. But when we get together, is like no time has passed. I'm so grateful for these girls and only wish them the best in personal endeavors. I can't wait to see them all again soon even if that means hopping a plane to do so.

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This morning I decided to start a series on here called "Memories" that will be posted every Friday. Everyone has a multitude of memories/photos they love to share. I absolutely love sharing mine and hearing/seeing others share theirs. In an effort to make this series interactive, I would love for people to continue sharing their own memories and post theirs or comment below with their own memories to the theme/question of that week and hashtag it with #MMRSproject88 MEMORY THEME: Have you ever made a connection during your travels and how did it impact you or your life? MY MEMORY: This was taken in July 2012 on my first ever missions trip to Northern Thailand. We were at a tiny village at their church where we had the opportunity to share the gospel and worship. I remember this little boy and his baby brother, they had no shoes and their clothes and faces were both covered in dirt. Both were shy at first, but once they warmed up, there were a lot of high fives and running around. Moments like these bring so much joy to my life and heavily impact me and my outlook on life. This is why: People often wonder how I am able to make friends so quickly. The truth is, God puts people in my life and no matter how small or large an impact they will make or have made on me, I do my best to reach out to them. The only person that can judge them is God Himself, so where do I stand in this? By being a friend or someone they can reach out to. Be a friend and reach out to those who need it most, you might just be staring at a new best friend. #stephanielimphotography (at Northern Thailand)