A Man That Hath Friends Must Shew Himself Friendly

Many thanks to my blogging friend and thread-of-the-shirt-tail relative, Denise, for this nice little gift:

Blogging has been a good addition to my life.  I have made some good friends these past few months, and I now have several e-pals with whom I have enjoyed good, meaningful, adult conversation. (You moms know what I mean. )  It has made me realize, though, that I would do well to spend more time cultivating the friendships that I have made locally, with ladies whom I can actually see and spend time with.  That is, for me, a good result of blogging, and an unexpected one. So tomorrow we will begin having our elderly lady friend over for "crochet" and chatting once a week (I say "crochet" because about a year and a half ago, she began teaching me how.  Since then, she has finished her project, and I have given up on mine.. so mostly we will just chat. lol.) Later this week I have the privilege of lunch with someone I really enjoy being with (oops, update that-- she just canceled), and next week, lunch with another very good friend. Somehow I have become wrapped up in myself the past few years... partly due, I think, to having a little one who occupied most of my vision while she was smaller, and now seems to be consuming less of it as she is getting bigger. It's just hard to see around those needy little ones, and that's okay for a while. I just got more absorbed with things going on in my home, and much less with activities (and sadly, people!) outside. I am hoping to change that somewhat.  My home and family are still my focus, but I am hoping to become a better example to my girls of doing for others, and seeing beyond our own little world and our own needs.  Just some thoughts tonight... thanks all of you, for prompting this change in me.