Jul. 29, 2008
Letting God Lead (and Choose Our Friends)
Posted in Just Ramblin
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A month ago, Mrs. W was just another name in our local homeschool group directory. I wouldn't have known her if I'd run smack into her at the local Dunkin Donuts (where she would have been getting her COFFEE NOW!) I was very leary about letting Lizbeth go off with this woman and her teenage son -- who I also had never met -- to Driver's Ed class a 1/2 hour away from my house. It's not that we don't like strangers, or making new friends, it is just that I've learned to be, well, cautious, I guess. Now, I'm in the process of making a quilt for this lady (and I can't wait to post pictures when it is finished), because she hadn't been able to find anyone else who would take on the challenge of what she wanted done. We're going shopping later this week. She may be doing the "parent ride" for Drivers Ed with Lizbeth, because they don't necessarily want me to (as I'm not a licensed driver) and it turns out that her very quiet and seemingly shy teenaged son, actually has a quirky sense of humor that we can truly appreciate. Once upon a time, I felt as if I had very few true friends. Once upon a time, I wasn't sure having friends was worth it. Once upon a time, I was the one trying to make myself into something others would like and approve of. Recently, I've begun to embrace the person the Lord saw fit to make me into, and I like that me, and I like the friends that He is putting in my path. I believe that this lady, though she may never be my best friend, that space is now reserved for the Lord alone, will be a very dear friend to my family. And if nothing else, we'll always share Driver's Ed. memories. Blessings, MaggieRaye |
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