Have you ever re-visited something in your mind, over and over again, hoping to rehearse an upcoming conversation, or maybe correct one? I find that happens to me as I sometimes put my foot in my mouth when I speak with one of my kids. I find myself bumbling through a conversation and when I hang up I wonder, “Why did I say that?” I blame it on the awkwardness of talking on a cell phone, the distance in miles that limits a heartfelt conversation, or just my inability to remember I was once their age. Thankfully, my sister helped me put things in perspective. I’m not their mother anymore…in a sense. I’m not here to give advice, unless they ask. I’m here to be a companion in their journey. To hold on very loosely so they can experience their lives, just like I had to. I don’t think my parents had much insight into what I was experiencing when I was 25 or 30. They were living their lives. And so am I, but I w...
Our friendships are never coincidental. They are formed by God, through his love and his knowing exactly what we need, at just the right time. Every friendship is like a petal on a flower. It plays an important role in completing a beautiful picture. Friends are the "petals" that make our lives beautiful. They are the people who bring joy and color to our lives. Allow God to work in you and through you, knowing you are a special "petal" in someone's life.