Over the past 4+ years in Mexico we have moved several times. Phone numbers and contact information has changed, sometimes we haven't had internet, email, or facebook. And I had fallen out of the habit of reaching out to the lovely women who have walked with me through various places and stages of my life. My husband encouraged me to reach out, seeing the harm isolation was bringing.
However, my culture has changed too. I no longer am privileged to think of those that do without theoretically. I try to make my ever changing house a home, but at the same time those struggling to exist and feeling very trapped in their circumstances literally knock on my door. I think I was afraid I wouldn't be able to relate to anyone anymore. That talking about playdates or kid's school or home improvements would render me speechless.
And then I was given the best birthday present ever! All morning, to my great surprise, I received phone call after phone call from women taking time out of their busy days to chat and wish me a Happy Birthday. And you know what I discovered? It was not hard to relate at all. It was wonderful to talk about our shared passion of birth. It was wonderful to hear their children were growing and thriving. It was wonderful to hear they are enjoying new work and new opportunities. It was wonderful to hear how they are seeing God work in their lives and walk with them in difficult situations.
Their were so many of you who called that I didn't get to talk to you all, but I plan to reach out very soon and I am excited to hear all about what is happening in your lives.
It was not until about 1:00 in the afternoon that I began to realize this was all put together by my wonderful husband. In his desire to give me the most wonderful birthday present that I desperately needed, he reached out to many of the special women in my life that I have had the privilege of calling friend.
Your response was overwhelming!
Thank you for being a part of one of the best and most meaningful gifts I have ever received.
Hey my friend! It was wonderful to chat with you. So much more came to mind after we hung up. We all change, but our love for the Lord will always be the same, it will always keep us close! There are times when I want to shoot you an email, but don't know which one to use! I love you, and look forward to seeing your new little one soon! The Lord bless you and your family!!!!!!!!!
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