In our family we have the 'Boys', the 'Best Friends' and the 'Baby'. We also have two very cool parents that love 90's hip-hop. Love it. And Kim Walker-Smith. They are musically eclectic. The Best Friends have little in common in terms of interests, but over the past 4 years have developed the sweetest friendship.
I have a unique opportunity daily, as I watch their relationship unfold in ordinary ways...meals, art projects and play... SO much play. Jensen is the younger brother and is famous in our home for his exceptional manners and words saturated in kindness. Danika is a stronger leader in the pair, but also well-versed with life-giving words for her brother. Their words are good and creating a bond and connectedness that is inspiring.
Friday night was peaceful and offered the slowness needed for a fancy tea party. Fancy, as in 12 tea-lit candles, ginger-spiced tea with honey and silly songs sang in the nearly-dark kitchen. I was not the host, but simply an invited guest. I was given the task of refilling teacups and more importantly eavesdropping on this special friendship. Niceties and gentle words filled the dark room. Although the atmosphere was unique, the tone between this two was not.
At one point, I praised my DJ for her chosen kindness, "Danika, you are so full of kindness, that it's coming out of your mouth!" We laughed but it wasn't actually a joke. Truly, kindness was the overflow of her heart and their love for one another. This is not a gift from the Heavenly Father. It is fruit of a cultivated and tender heart toward God. Our heart, soul, mind pour out of our mouth.
"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones." Proverbs 16:24
Thank you Jensen for this powerful example and the goodness it fills our home with. And thank you Danika Joy for using the power of your tongue to speak life into the hours you spend with your Best Friend. May your friendship always be a safe-haven!
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