These seem to be the two phrases most used during this present season of our lives. We are constantly meeting new people, explaining to them what we thought about a PA winter, and telling them how long we'll be here. Or... we are sending off our new friends to the next season of their lives while we stay here in Erie.
I have made 6 great friends over the last year we've lived here. Four of them no longer live here. So, I'm down to 2 girls that I'm close to. Thankfully, their kids are Madilyn's best friends...so it all works out.
It's such a strange season. It's not even close to being as hard as an Army wife would have it ...I know there are couples out there that have it much tougher than we do. But, at the same time, it's hard. It's hard not seeing my husband every evening and getting to hang out on the weekends. It's hard surfacely meeting hundreds of new people but not feeling like any of them really know you or what you're about. It's hard saying goodbye to the closest friends you've had in a year and wondering if you'll meet anyone that's as nice as them to tide you over for the next 3 years until you move again. It's hard.
There are days that are quite lonely during this season of our lives. There are some days that seem like they'll never end. But, there are also days that fly by so quickly that I feel like I didn't get anything out of the day like I wish I had (more hugs from Madilyn, more smiles from Cameron, more coffee with my girlfriends, etc.).
Today, the scripture that really hits home is:
"This is My command-- Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
When I feel lonely--He's there. When I feel discouraged--He's there. When I feel like no one knows me--He's there. When I feel I've messed up as a mommy-- He's there. When I feel like I've failed again--He's there. And, HE IS REALLY ALL I NEED :)
I'm so glad to have Jesus in my life!
5 comments:
I sure hope that we (girls group) will be able to be some true friends! I know how you feel about always saying goodbye... hopefully it makes us lean harder on Him and to appreciate the really great friendships we have!
Lindsey
Thanks Lindsey! Yes, I hope we can be great friends, too. It's nice to have girls who "get" our situation!
I have been going through a lonely and even painful season. Thanks for the encouragement! As I desire for friendship (though a God-given desire), I need to be reminded that Jesus wants to meet all my needs AND can! He longs for sweet communion with His daughters, that's us!! As I am misunderstood and rejected by others, I need to keep in mind that He was too. Do I really think I will be treated better than my perfect Savior and Lord!?!
Love ya,
Sarah
Sarah, I'm glad my tough time could meet your tough time! You can always call me if you ever want to chat. Most of the time, I'm just hanging out with Madilyn. :) Love you so much, friend!
I haven't been on your blog in a while. My laptop has died so I'm stealing Matt's when I can and don't have all my stuff set up like I like it! Anyway, I was going back to catch up on all your posts that I missed and I noticed your comment to me here. However, if I wouldn't have come back, I wouldn't have known about it. I don't see anything to check to be notified of new comments, but maybe there's a setting you could change or something? Anyway, just a thought!
I would love to chat with you! You busy tomorrow?!
Love,
Sarah
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