I've been hit lately by how many terrific friends I have that I never see.
Some have moved away from me, some I have moved away from. Some live right down the road and we just don't cross paths as much as we used to. Some are old friends, some are newer.
Right now, I'm so wrapped up in my family and our crazy schedule, I just don't have time. I'd love nothing more than to jump on a plane and fly to Michigan and love on my girls there. Or run home to Ohio and love my girls (and sisters!) there. Or run away from home and meet my girls for dinner and gabbing. (And I confess that lately, even when I do have a chance to get together with a friend, sometimes I don't have the energy. It sounds terrible, but I'd rather sleep. (Sleep is a rare gem these days.)
Still, I'm determined to do more. Being busy at home, I can still send a note or an email or make a phone call. I can reach out and let my girls know that I'm thinking of them and missing them. I can pray for them, encourage them and love them – even from far away.
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Life is a hectic thing isn’t it? I wish I had more time for my friends, but I am so drained after work that everything I have is given to the kids.
Time will come. Life will calm down. Sometimes an e-mail is all it takes!
Hi Melissa, I had the same thought the other day and have been trying to at least send 2 or 3 emails a day with the message line “Thinking of you.”
I feel the same way. I started working this fall, and my time with friends hasn’t been the same. I agree that a phone call and email can still happen – and even a few minutes of that connectness is wonderful.
i couldn’t agree more! you are missed and i do think of you – often. let me know what your christmas plans are, i would love to get together, if you come to ohio.
xoxo and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your new profile picture.