This picture has nothing to do with this post, but I had to show how big my little man is getting. He is starting to loose his baby chub! :( (Look at what is in this picture-the darn dog scoop?!?)
My leaders name is Claire, and she is fabulous. She can't be older than 30, single, and works at Pier One's headquarters here in FW. (She is in charge of the candles-so next time you are in PO, buy a candle and think of Claire!) She walks up in a black pencil skirt, bright red nails, and a leopard blazer with a trendy little black belt pulling it all together. She kind of reminds me of a younger version of my mom, so I love her already. She is incredibly sassy and is absolutely hilarious. She has an honesty to her that I connect with, and I look forward to getting to know her more over the coming months.
The other 7 woman at the table range in age from 22 to 37. 2 of us have kids; the 22 year old's mom has breast cancer who just had a double mastectomy on Tuesday :( ; 2 teachers; 1 professional artist; and a student studying to be a PA who is completely stressed out! We all work, and it was funny because I am one of the "older" ladies sitting at the table. That felt weird! We all have a million things going on, and I was reminded that if all of these women can make time for themselves to do this-so can I. I have to admit-Isaiah is a tough and long book in the Bible, but I am looking forward to the "real" conversations that will come from it.
Every day at my job, I have conversations with people. I never really feel as if I ever get to connect with any of them though because they know deep down I have to ask something of them in the end-will you buy this or will you help me get this through committee or can you get me in front of this doctor, etc. Most people that I meet on a daily basis don't remember my name the next time I come in to see them, so I am looking forward to sitting down face to face with a group of people who really want to know me.
Who is it that you have in your local circle that you can have a "real" conversation with? (Annie often ends her blogs with a question, which I love. So here is my stab at it!)
3 comments:
E is so cute! I love the dog scoop! I think you should save it forever! :)
I am so incredibly happy for you and envious and impressed, that you went to the bible study and had such a great experience. It sounds like a fantastic group of women. Isn't it strange to feel like the "old ones". We are the people we used to babysit for. I can never seem to wrap my brain around that.
Ooops the question...I will be back for that. :)
I am SO happy that your experience was so positive and that you feel like you have connected already. YES!
We just started in with a 'young married' group with a new church and we are the old ones too. Our kids are older, we've been married the longest. We like to call ourselves the Wise Old Wilsons. It is weird and I can't lie, it will take some getting used to for sure.
My real conversations....hmmm....besides my mom, it would have to be Q, then you and Annie and then I don't know. I feel fortunate that Beth and I are becoming closer and we are in this group together, so I am hopeful that we will have more and more moments together.
Hello!
Everett is so big and adorable, and the dog scoop cracks me up!
I love Claire already! I can totally imagine her with your mom's spunk!
I am so glad that you are taking time from your busy life to do this Bible study and get to know these women- you are right, there is such a difference in the conversations when someone takes an actual interest in you.
I feel so fortunate to have great girlfriends, both long-distance and close by. But, of course, the person who I can be the most honest with is my husband. I can be mean and show my ugliest side, and he can't ditch me :) Well, I suppose that he could ditch me, but it would be a lot of paperwork, so I count on him sticking around even when I'm not too pleasant!
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