Cliché, I know. But I really do believe people come in your life for a reason whether you want to believe it or not. When we moved to Globe, I was very lonely. I knew I wanted to be here. I knew I wanted to remodel Pearl and give my family a safe place to learn, play and grow.
Martin and I are accustomed to working opposites so the girls won't need to go to daycare and
they can enjoy quality time with us in the comfort of their own home. However, on the days he worked, I was becoming hard to have a conversation with a newborn and a 15 month old. Though my world was full of love and joy, I felt a void. A longing for someone to talk to or just a companion to go on a short outing with every now and again. I have struggled meeting friends in Globe, but had the opportunity at meeting some pretty amazing people.
It took me a while to formulate the words in how I was going to express this. Though we have family who are local, I realize everyone has their own lives and busy tasks. Therefore, meeting regularly becomes slim to none. Then, I met an amazing church group. My girls had a safe place they could play with good, Christ loving children. I had developed a friendship with one of the most amazing and inspiring women I have come to know in my lifetime. At the time, both newish mothers, trying to gain knowledge and wisdom from other mothers and wiser women around us. Her perspective on life, Christ and the way she viewed the world was unlike any I've ever encountered. Her hunger for life, love in Christ and her motivation to spread the word and the gospel was encouraging. I found myself reestablishing a spiritual connection with the lord and enjoying my studies (first time since I practiced Judaism). I also enjoyed our many play dates and church activities.
However, the lord called upon her family to serve another part of Arizona. Sadly, this meant leaving the area and losing our day to day hang outs. While I was so happy the lord answered her families prayers for direction and gave them an opportunity to grow and flourish, I found myself in transition again. New church, new friends, new environment for the girls.
While we attended the same church, some meetings included involvement with other congregations in the surrounding area leading to other relationships with other moms. Because of this, during this moment of transition, my heart gravitated toward a church we had visited during our monthly moms group. It felt right. The ladies were warm and inviting, there was a nursery with the sweetest care volunteers, and as time went on, I began to see familiar faces from my prior congregation. A blessing in mine and my girls' eyes. How wonderful it has been to be welcomed with open arms and open hearts.
The lord led His people to worship together once again. What a great feeling. Had the lord not brought this young lady into my life, I wouldn't have gained and strengthened other relationships that would help me in this transition. I am grateful. Though we don't physically see each other anymore since her move, I value our friendship, enjoy talking to her and bouncing those mommy moments off of each other. The lord brought us together and yes, people enter your life for a reason.
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