I just got off the phone with whom I consider my best friend.  You know you hear that you are lucky if you have one good friend.  I am very lucky.  Having moved around most of my adult life it has been hard to have a really good friend.  Then God blessed my life with one.  Really two.  The one and I have so much in common and the other and I have things in common but tend to see life differently.  These two friendships have blessed my life like nothing else.  When I moved over seas I think that I had this unrealistic thought that nothing would change.  Well, it has been very hard on me not having my friend to talk to or hang out with.  Our lives are different now b/c we are in different places and experiencing different things.  At first I was extremely lonely .  The people here aren't as easy to befriend.  Also, I realize I have been intimidated to really get out and do things like I did in the states.  Not that there is a whole lot the same.  But I used to go and do alot more then.  Then I realized that it just isn't ever going to be the same as it was with these two special women.  That I would not be able to fill the void that moving away had created with anyone else.  We talked some and when I do get to talk to her WOW!!! I feel so lucky to have such a friend.  And then I realize how much I really miss her.  How sad I am that we will probably never be in the same place again.  But mostly that God did give me a special gift.  The gift of true friendship.  That I don't just want her friendship b/c I am lonely or whatever.  But because she is the special friend and gift God blessed my life with and I truly miss her and all that she is.  I admire her and respect her.  I love talking to her and hearing about her family.  I really miss her.  I miss my other special friend too.  I am so blessed by God.  Next time I start to have a pitty party that I don't have anyone who understands or I am lonely I will be sure to remind myself that I have do.  Thank you God. 

About the x-mas Bah Hum Bug!!!  I am feeling a little more cheer.  I went to our couples class x-mas party and realized that I do have traditions.  Also, I realized that I was feeling blue b/c we are away from home (our country ) and it just doesn't feel the same here.  Also, my parents weren't coming.  We have only ever not done x-mas with them once in my lifetime.  When they called and told me they were coming and how excited this made me feel I realized I was really upset that they weren't going to come and how this had just added to my blues.  I am still struggling with the materialism of Christmas but I know that it will all work out and I trust God will help me to make traditions and memories in my family that will honor Him and the true meaning of Christmas.  He has changed me so much in the last 9 years and I know that He will continue to do so.  That I can't force it or my family to change but trust God to convict us and open our eyes to His truth.  I feel such Peace, again thank you God.  It is such a relief to know that I can trust Him in ALL things. 

Merry Christmas and God Bless!

SW

Posted by Bahamahomeschooler

how are you. I hope you all are well there. How is the homeschooling coming along? We have got to catch up soon. You should come back to Bible study we start Colossians next week. Think about it.