Ted

I don't know if it matter's how I choose what friend to write about, but today Ted Bryant was at the top of the list on my facebook profile. Let's see, I have known Ted since I was in eleventh grade. We had something in common... Eric. I was Ted's worst nightmare, but he accepted me as a friend and together we weathered some difficult years of adjustment. Ted was there for me. It may have been five hours in a car, but he was only a phone call away. He was a great pen pal too. I still have a collection of letters and coloring pages we exchanged in the mail as we each endured a time of separation from family and friends. These are bittersweet memories in many ways, as the hurts in our lives at that time were very real.

Ted was the best man in our wedding, and Eric and I were both privileged to stand up in Ted and Betsy's wedding: Eric as his best man and me as a bridesmaid. We should have done a better job of staying in touch with Ted and Betsy and their lovely daughter throughout the years. I am thankful that in the past few years we have been able to get our families together a few times. Those times have been a blessing to me. Ted has grown into a faithful Christian man who loves the Lord with all his heart. He stands out to me as a great example of faith. He has a great desire to spread the gospel and see people saved from their sin and living their lives for Jesus. He participates in ministry at http://www.northpointeny.org/ through music and other avenues to effectively share the Word of God. My life has been greatly blessed by knowing Ted. Thanks for always being there friend. ♥