Jul. 13, 2007 - Spending Time With Friends
Make Today A Friend Day!
Tired? Worn out? Cranky? Those adjectives described me almost every school day last fall and winter. Illness and stress were just wearing me out; and reflecting in my attitude. This week, I have experienced again an antidote for the Stay At Home blues; and I wanted to share the blessing with you.
Spend A Day With A Friend!
Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of one's friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverbs 27:9
What a blessing and privilege this week has been for both myself and my children. First, meeting an internet friend and my upline Usborne supervisor In Real Life on Monday, then hosting another dear friend and her family at our neighborhood pool on Wednesday, and finally spending the day today at another friend's neighborhood pool and house for lunch on Friday!
What encouragement can be had just by talking with people who are like minded, people who are friends, people who like you in spite of yourself. Meaningful grown up conversation -- in person -- is a huge helping of attitude adjustment for me. What a blessing for your children to build friendships as well!
Summer is the perfect time to meet up with friends or acquaintances you would like to know better. Parks, pools, even libraries are great places to get to know a family better. Hikes are bonding activities! Museums and zoos are great for winter, but during summer picnics and swing sets and sprinklers in your backyard are welcome diversions. Use the summer months remaining to build friendships with other homeschooling families. These friendships will bring sweet warmth into your home and homeschool all year long!
If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Ecclesiastes 4:10
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