This has me thinking in a new way this morning. Thank you.
I realized last night after seeing a woman I met in a class a few months ago (the class met for 5 weeks) how I wanted to be her friend. Why didn't I try to get to know her during those 5 weeks? I had the opportunity. Sure, I can say "I was busy" (yes, of course I was. I am 44, married with 2 active children) and yet, she was there, all along (and since then too as she took the lead for our group to stay in touch) and my “I'm good” responses (nicer than that and true statements of being otherwise committed) to invitations to connect. I can't say I know for certain I have more to give and receive in life than what I currently give and receive but (it's a big but) I have had a lot of little (and honestly almost too big) allofasudden surprises in life to know, “honey, hold onto your hat. Your life is cared about. It will serve a good purpose for a good God.”
That is really beautiful to read- thank you for sharing. The effort it takes to get into adult friendships with kids clamoring for love (often seemingly more than we have to give) is no small thing.
This has me thinking in a new way this morning. Thank you.
I realized last night after seeing a woman I met in a class a few months ago (the class met for 5 weeks) how I wanted to be her friend. Why didn't I try to get to know her during those 5 weeks? I had the opportunity. Sure, I can say "I was busy" (yes, of course I was. I am 44, married with 2 active children) and yet, she was there, all along (and since then too as she took the lead for our group to stay in touch) and my “I'm good” responses (nicer than that and true statements of being otherwise committed) to invitations to connect. I can't say I know for certain I have more to give and receive in life than what I currently give and receive but (it's a big but) I have had a lot of little (and honestly almost too big) allofasudden surprises in life to know, “honey, hold onto your hat. Your life is cared about. It will serve a good purpose for a good God.”
That is really beautiful to read- thank you for sharing. The effort it takes to get into adult friendships with kids clamoring for love (often seemingly more than we have to give) is no small thing.
I continue to be blessed by your work. 🫶🏾
Thank you!!