I would like to have a girlfriend. Don't get me wrong, I have lots of friends. Good friends. Praying friends.
What I'd like is a girl friend. Some one to go see a movie with, chat on the phone with, share ideas and frustrations with. Not some one to dump problems on, but someone that could listen and help keep problems in perspective when needed. Some one to share a cup of coffee with. Or maybe some one to call and say hey we both have to cook up a meal for the missionaries why don't you come over and lets do it together. Some one to laugh with.
Not some one to replace or take away from my husband! I believe a girl friend would enhance my relationship with my husband.
Why don't I be one of those kinds of friends? I would love to be. While this kind of friend would be a wonderful asset to any lady it is a hard thing to accomplish. Esp., when we work, home school our kids, stay active in church activities and don't neglect our husbands. However, I know it can happen; maybe it's just a once a month *date* and a weekly phone call. I also believe that I tend to be a very needy, clingy person, which can in all honesty be very exhausting.
I will continue to keep my commitment of having families in my home and maybe, just maybe God will see fit to bring me a girl friend.
Is it wrong to desire this kind of friendship when I have a wonderful, supportive husband and two children to tend to? I look out at the world and I see other Ladies that seem to have this kind of friendship. Ladies with in the local church, not worldly ladies.
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It's a right thing to want to have a close friend. The Bible says that if we want to have friends, then we must show ourselves friendly. And that is exactly what you are doing with your hospitality days. Now, take a step further and invite someone you enjoy out for coffee or over to bake or do crafts. The best friendships are made around busy hands :)! Love you dear friend.
I called you today and left a message. If you want to talk, I'll be home all day tomorrow...or you can email me at mamafergee@msn.com (((hugs)))
(((hug))) I so know what you mean Miss Robin. I had not had a friend like that since highschool, and I sooo missed that "sisterhood". I honestly had to start praying for a friend- THAT kind of friend...and He sent me one and then another one because the first one is PCSing. Hmm that strikes a chord for a post! I will pray about this. (((hug))) love you! heather
Hi Robin, just wondering what else you've been up to :)!
I think that not only is not wrong to desire that kind of friendship, but it is needful. I'm not real good at that sort of thing, though I am learning to reach out.
You can talk with girlfriends about things that your children and your husband can't possibly understand. Our kids have no idea (yet) what parenting is like, and our husbands will likely never experience PMS or menopause. Who but a girlfriend would even have a clue?
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