Friendship

I was at a luncheon this morning with a small group of women which meet as friends every 4-6 weeks or so. This has been going on for about 7+ years. Things happen in each of our lives - good and bad - and we have been there for each other to offer support - both physical, spiritual and emotional - as well as provide encouragement to each other. You would think by now we would have solved the world's problems! Not so, we have enough concerns of our own, in our own little life situations. This visit today proved to be encouragement and divine vision to 'do for others'. Many spoke of their thankfulness of having a group of women  who 'know' them and their situations and who pray for them and encourage them when needed. To have a community of friends is unique. Many of us have friends but there are many who don't. To be friend-less is to be without. Awareness of our unique group became the discussion today of going out into the world to be-friend others and offering an encouragement and prayer support where there currently may be none. It's a challenge...one we all see as an opportunity to be used by God for the good of others.

To add some levity to my comments, I must say that along with the great conversation, we also enjoy way too many goodies which could possibly be the undergirding of our consistency in visits over the years!

Leftovers

Hair Cut

Today was hair cut day. I have decided not to do the highlights or colour for awhile. It is taking time for the natural color to grow in and the fake one to get cut out. I am interested to see the 'real' me!

In the meantime, it is cheaper..that's always a nice thing. A few pennies here and a few dollars there... it all adds up!

May 20

Happy Birthday to my mom who would have been 96 today! May 20 has always stood out in my mind and continues to do so every year. You know how some dates stick better than others! March 16, 2001 she passed away at the young age of 81, not seeing her 82nd birthday. Where did all that time go? Slipped away like a mist or vapor (James 4:14 What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes).

Happy Birthday Mom. We love you and miss you.