My Friend, Becky Higgins

Almost ten years ago, my mom was sitting by a young lady at church who was the nanny for one of her neighbors. She began chatting with her, asking if she knew anyone who would be a good nanny to help her daughter who was starting a business. My mom was worried about me because I was about to have my third child and Creating Keepsakes magazine had just published its third issue. She knew I needed help. The young gal asked what I did and when my mom said "she started a scrapbook magazine" she said "is it Lisa Bearnson?" Well--the rest is history. The young girl's name was (and still is!) Becky Higgins and my mom shared some of her sample pages with me. I loved her style, used her as a freelance page designer for several months, then hired her full time.
Little did we know what an incredible icon she'd become in the scrapbooking industry. Her books are best sellers, her articles so meaningful and her scrapbooking style timeless.
While I don't see Becky as often as I'd like, I've had the opportunity to spend some time with her over this past weekend (first in Boston for CKU and today in Utah for meetings). I really wish you all could get to know Becky the way I know her. She's unpretentious, a loyal friend and a person who'd help anyone in need. Plus her creativity blows me away at times. I am honored and blessed to call her friend.
Today, take the opportunity to thank a friend who has made a difference in your life. Pick up the phone, write a note or best yet make a scrapbook page to honor your special relationship. Thanks, BH, for making a difference in mine.