I also loved that statement, “One thing I’ve learned is that we have to meet life where it’s at.” How hard is it to be content in the moment? I find myself frequently stating…when, if, at this point. I am working at learning to be content in this 31 Day exercise and it is certainly eye opening. Thanks so much for sharing this. I find that I am most content when I am sharing with in community and that is exactly what warmer connections is all about!

Thank you for your life poured out so beautifully….

What a delightful post. It is wonderful to record dinner parties and other get-togethers and look back at them over the years to see what you ate and drank as well as who you entertained. But sometimes it can be bittersweet to think of friends who may no longer be in your life because of having moved-on, divorce, or in some cases having passed away.

When my husband and I married, we had a small wedding followed by a champagne brunch. We had a small wedding party and I had just my maid of honor who was a close friend living here in Texas. Recently when I was cleaning out my closet, I came across a note she had sent me after we had shared a meal together It was so sweet. But also bittersweet as she died a number of years ago. But having that precious note triggered my memory to the wonderful evening we spent together and all the goodies we enjoyed together…eating and giggling like to happy little girls.

Also – you mentioned in your question about relationships with our children’s friends…yes, many of the women with whom I am friends with are friendships that developed because our children are friends. These relationships were so well described by you as seasons. Most of the women I am friends with now are in my life because of the “season” I am in but I suspect as time passes and our children get older, some of these relationships will not endure the test of time because of the different seasons our lives will be moving too. The one gal I am closest to is 20 years my junior but we both have middle schoolers (i’m an older mom). When my son goes on to high school, she’ll still have toddlers in the house and maybe even new little ones on the way. I can see our relationship changing then.

I used to feel a bit sad about this much like I did when my single friends would marry – while I was still single – and our friendships would change… but as I have grown older I realize how blessed we are to have wonderful people come into our lives if even for just a short while.

Thank you for all your wonderful posts. They are just delightful!

Love,

Mary