Abundant Answers

Since we moved here, I have been praying that God would send me some godly girlfriends (since I had to leave all of mine at home). I prayed this daily expecting His answer to come just ANYTIME now. There were people I met that I knew would be "surface" friends. People that you enjoy talking to, but knowing it won't ever go deeper than chit-chat. I was asking Him for a forever friend. Someone that will pray with me, rejoice with me, cry with me, and I with her. Someone that will forever be etched in my heart so that even though miles may separate us, we will still be the best of friends. Well, He delivered. Let me tell you about my new friend. And the circumstances surrounding it all.

Class let out an hour early to my utter amazement, so I was skipping along (most literally) to pick up the girlies from childcare. I got the littles and was headed to the gym for Gracie. I got lost (typical I know ugh!!), and somehow ended up at the door with another woman who was picking up her children. I had noticed this lady in class that night. She was a beautiful woman. I recall seeing her, thinking that, and thinking that she had the most interested peaceful look about her. It was like there was a spotlight on her and my eyes kept being drawn to her. Well, anyway, we ran into one another and started talking (you know how I like to talk). It turns out that she homeschools too. And she has 4 kiddos the same ages as mine. She described my conversation with Cameron the night before about being lonely and never seeing the husband because of work and studying. I couldn't believe she had said the words, the same words, that I had uttered in frustration just the night before! We exchanged numbers after visiting for an HOUR outside while our kids played tag. Or rather dragged each other through the grass. But whatever. They were playing and giggling. She called me the next day. To ask a question, to talk. To just be friendly. And she told me this... (I am paraphrasing, but you'll get the point)

"I was telling my Mama (she is a southern gal) that I wanted a friend. A forever friend. They keep tellin' us that we will make friends here that will last our lifetime, but I just haven't found that! So My Mama told me she would pray, and Tuesday mornin, she called me and told me it was in the works. That God was goin to send me that friend. Then I met you Tuesday night. My Mama is gonna get a kick out of this!" ( You MUST read all of that with a southern accent and say no g's. She has the most darling accent...)

THEN, on Friday, I met with some homeschool Moms. We had a great time visiting, and I met them (kind of) at a Pioneer Day Saturday. More friends.

THEN, on Sunday, when I dropped the girls in their classes, the lady who checked them in looked familiar. Turns out she went to ASU in San Angelo and was good friends with one of my friends. I have been on her blog and she mine. Small world. And another friend.

So, this week, to battle the lonliness that I am sure God is sick of hearing about, I have PLANS!! Today I walked with my friend Emily. I adore her. She is too too sweet. Tuesday, lunch with Chasity (my southern friend). Wednesday (my Birthday!!) the Pumpkin Patch with Chasity. Thursday, Homeschool Day at the Zoo with, you guessed it, Chasity. Friday, another walk with Emily. And I think that is all. But that is a lot!! I am excited and a smidge overwhelmed! God is just so happy I feel to give me the desires of my heart. And I LOVE recognizing His answers. All too often I forget to look around and truly recognize...