EMBARKING ON A NEW JOURNEY
June 18, 2013
About two months ago I embarked on a new journey. I was unsure that it was something that I wanted to do. Well, to be honest it was something that I did not want to do. After praying about it, thinking about it and being advised that it’s something that I need to do I finally agreed to give it a go. On this journey I have come together with a small group of ladies that I did not know, not even one of them. The ages all differ and we all come from different backgrounds, but we all have something in common.
As I have met with these ladies and have gotten to know some of their hurts and fears our relationships have grown. There is some sort of special bond between all of that I can’t really explain. A couple weeks ago I met one of the ladies on a Saturday. We both have a creative/crafty side so we went to a craft/hobby store and had lunch together. At lunch we talked about how we have just met two months ago and don’t really know each other, but we feel like we do. The other lady said, “It’s almost like a sisterhood.” And, she is right. Due to the one thing we have in common we share a bond that is unlike any other.
I have never been one to just let people in my life and get close to me, but I couldn’t feel closer to this group of ladies. I can’t really explain what I feel, but it’s pretty special and something that I need at this point and time in my life. They are a group that I feel like I can be myself with and know that they are not going to tell the world all of my little flaws or struggles. I can relate to them in a way that I can’t relate to anybody else. At this point in my life the group is one of the most important parts of my life. I am very thankful for each and every one of them.
My point in sharing this with you is because we need to be more open to things that we do not want to do. If I would have not reconsidered and not had someone advise me to this I would have missed out on what has now become so important and special to me. The friendships that I have made would never have happened. The next time something there is something that you do not want to do and immediately shutdown I would encourage you to reconsider. Don’t give a final answer until you have really considered your options, prayed, thought about it, sought advice, etc… What you are saying no too, could very well be one of the most important parts of your life.
