Jesus told him, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” John 5:8 (NLT) I have this group of forever friends. And, we have this chant. Our mantra. Our very own personal hymn of friendship. Those three merciful, encouraging, and in-your-face words we all need to hear at one point or another. Pull yourself together. Like, really – dig deep, and pull it together sis. I’ve been on the giving and receiving end of these words, and neither side is necessarily comfortable, but at time