Today is going to be a blessed day. We are meeting my longtime friend Deanna for an early dinner. Deanna and I go way back and share alot of life history together. I can hardly wait to see her and spend some time with her.
Last night I met my friend Rebecca, a former coworker, for dinner. I loved working with Rebecca and have missed her terribly. We had such a great time catching up on each others lives over a nice, relaxing dinner. To say that I have been blessed with wonderful people in my life would be an understatement.
There are times when I feel lonely with my children not living at home anymore. There are times when I feel down because many of my friends have moved away, but when I really reflect on it, I know I'm feeling lonely or down because I'm not making an effort to connect with people. Keeping friendships alive is an effort. I have made a genuine effort over the last few years to keep friendships together, to nurture relationships with people that I care about, and in the end, I have been blessed every single time, over and over again.
Are you making an effort to nurture and grow relationships with the people in your life, be it at church, work, school, with neighborhood girlfriends, or even with blogging friends? If not, why not make the effort this week. I assure you, you will be the one blessed by it.
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You are so right. I think often when our kids are small, we get caught up in raising them and often our friendships suffer. I've been making that effort lately too.
i need to get better at this too! oh, and i got some good mail the other day....from cali! thanks so much! it is too cute@ and on top of my tv! so i see it all the time, although hunky hubby stared at the tv for 3 hours last night and "didnt notice anything different"...MEN!
Linda, thank you for visiting my blog and for commenting today...it caused me to come to your blog...and become so appreciative of your thoughts today. I too, have been thinking a LOT about relationships and the people in my life. I have resolved to do better...and now this... THere is no such thing as coincidences!!! I've heard it called synchronicities!!! or tender mercies!!! Thank you!!
Linda,
What a beautiful post...and the song ...I LOVE IT!
I think one of the greatest blessings I have in my life is KNOWING who I am...I am a daughter of a heavenly Father who loves me. I know I have a Savior who suffered for my sins. I know I am a mother of 3 children, who know I love them with all of my heart. I am a wife, that tries each day to make my 27 yr. marriage even stronger, I am a sister, who adores her siblings. I am a daughter of earthly parents, who if I could go back in time would just to hug my mom one more time...to find where I messed up with my father... I am a friend, loyal until betrayed..
I am Me...and each day I want to live like it is going to be the BEST DAY OF MY LIFE!
Thank you for being my blogging friend.
I too love the "tender mercies" of life.
I miss my friends sooooooo much now that I have moved away. I haven't had a luncheon with a girl friend since August.
It does take effort to always nurture those friendships, but very worth it.
Life experiences -------and the test of time---------shows you who your real friends are. That is what I have found.
Hi Linda,
Friends are the icing on the cupcake :)
How's the Special K going...I hope it works for you and try not to worry about your weigh..
Just ENJOY Hawaii when you go!! When we went...I wasn't at the weight I want to be ...one just needs to enjoy Hawaii. I even snorkled for a minute..LOL...we had to get out of the water because the jellyfish were stinging some many people...
Warmly,
Deb :)
This is a wonderful post. I really like it and your blog..m..
Great post! Friendships really are worth nurturing! Everyone needs friends.
I always feel so sad when I hear someone say they don't feel like they have any friends. It does take some time and effort.
I am glad you are able to catch up with friends Linda - So fun!
Beautiful post Linda.
Anything worth while takes effort and friendships and other relationships are no different.
Love the song. I've had it playing on my site for a couple of weeks now. Have a wonderful day! Hugs, Loretta
I love the message of this post. My husband has often asked me how it is I have so many friends- I tell him it's because I work at it. It does require attention and energy but, as you say, it's so worth it!
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