Busy Body

One of the many things my friends and I have in common is that we enjoy traveling, exploring, experiencing, and adventures. Sometimes it’s a new show, concert, dressing up, or trying a new coffee shop. We each have certain things we gravitate to and most of the rest of the group is down to try the things too.

Today I’d like to spotlight one of these women who profoundly touched and changed my life. Like some of the others, we met through Britt. We actually met on the karaoke night with Detroit and his friend (if you’re keeping up with my stories). He tried to talk to her in a more than friendly way, but she shot him down because it was clear that he and I had something going on.

I appreciated and respected the way she handled the whole situation with me. Not to mention, I just really liked her vibe. She’s straight to the point and likes to have fun. This woman fits more into a single day than damn near anyone I’ve ever met. (Her calendar gives me anxiety.)

Not only is she amazing at almost everything she does, but she owns her faults and mistakes. A person who can take accountability is someone I want at my table. I believe that shows self-awareness, maturity, and integrity.

She owns and operates at least two businesses, supports her partner in his endeavors, has three kids in a variety of activities, homeschools the kids, and somehow finds time to do charity work, hang out with us, and see all kinds of shows. I’m convinced she has figured out how to make time slow down or something. She’s not sharing that secret though. (And she barely sleeps, but keeps on going.)

We haven’t had a ton of one-on-one time, but every time we do she’s fully present. She’s gotten vulnerable and shared with me in a way that automatically opens my heart to her. In the midst of life’s chaos, I know that she truly cares about each of us and would do anything in her power to keep us from being hurt.

I believe you can tell a lot about a person by the way they treat the people who mean the most to them. She is one of the most dedicated, hard-working, relentless moms that I have ever met. She works her booty off to make sure her kids can experience everything possible in this life. 

They’re a bit spoiled because she wants them to have all these adventures and rarely lets them see her struggle. She can make a way out of nothing, and I’ve watched her do it. Somehow she manages to do all of that. And then does more.

That’s why we give her grace when she isn’t involved in the group chat some days. Because when she’s with us, she’s just as present. Until her kids call. We usually know what they’re calling about depending on which one is making the call. Her oldest son is usually complaining about something the teenage girl did. The teenage girl might be asking to go somewhere or complaining about one of the boys. The youngest son is usually asking for food or complaining that the older ones didn’t give him food.

It’s kind of a thing that we all laugh about. She usually answers on speaker or on FaceTime so we see what’s going on, too. And if the kids are fighting we watch the cameras. And laugh. In addition to being there for each other, we’re there for each other’s kids too. And we’re not afraid to call each other’s kids out on bs when needed.

Our group has become a family of sorts. I love this lady and her kids, and I’m beyond grateful that she’s a part of my life. Amber truly is the epitome of a hard-working, determined, strong-willed mom and friend and my life is better for having her in it.