Lunch with the Girls

What fun lunch dates Amy and Beth are! We went to Blue Sombrero's today and had a blast. Thanks girls for such great conversation and laughs! I think all of us would attest that we don't take enough time to just hang out with the girls (especially other than soccer stuff or home parties...lol) I had to thank God for bringing such great women into my life. I laughed because I remember a time when Marlon used to have to try and FORCE me to have friends...and now I have great women I know I could call upon for help, to vent, to cry, to share a story, to lend an ear, to listen...

On my way back to work I thought about Jesus and how he made it a point to befriend, love, hang out with people that "society" didn't think he should or could. I like that. How wonderful to never worry about whether or not someone look or acted right before you sat down to be their friend. While I may try to do this....and be somewhat successful....I must also acknowledge that there are many times where I do hesitate. Where I think...hmmm...what's this person's story...they look shady...and I have to consciously put those thoughts away and extend my hand to them.

I have a ton more thoughts about this. And I've had all of these feelings today because I am missing the city....missing ethnic diversity...but there isn't time right now to properly address them, so I'll have to come back and blog later. I also have to do the Thirteen. Can't forget that!!