Since getting married a year ago, actually since starting to
date Aaron about 18 months ago... I've had to re-learn how
to manage friendships. I imagine that most people must learn
to strike a new balance between their confidants and a new love.
I'm incredibly blessed to have Aaron in my life. Don't get me wrong.
I do however miss my confidants. My 'quality-time' love language
isn't as easily fed when I live with a boy, work and don't as often
as often see the women in my life who are almost as vital as Aaron.
I know this will take time. I welcome that. At the same time,
I'm still learning to mourn the changes in friendships.
I think that's ok. I acknowledge that struggle.
Are things better when you work for them? Often times, yes.
I make an effort to see/speak to my girls. Life happens.
I don't see them as often as I'd like but there aren't enough
hours in the day or days in the week for me to have what I want.
I'm coming to terms with the changes. I'm also learning to cherish
the time I do get with Aaron and with my girl-friends.
I'm trying my best to trust the Lord for the time He knows I need.
He's wired me a certain way; He knows I need girl-time.
After an especially hard day yesterday, I was blessed to have
over an hour this morning with my dear, dear friend Erin!
It was such a joy to wake up, have a great cup of coffee and talk.
We laughed, swapped stories and listened. I am thankful for her.
And I get to see Kim next Tuesday. I get to spend my day off
hanging out with her and her 2 adorable babies. I haven't yet
met adorable little Stella and I can't wait to hold her and love her.
I love friend-time almost as much as I love my husband. They
speak to a different part of my heart and that part of me needs
quality-time too. When Aaron can't meet that need,
I'm so, so glad I have women in my life that can and do!
to manage friendships. I imagine that most people must learn
to strike a new balance between their confidants and a new love.
I'm incredibly blessed to have Aaron in my life. Don't get me wrong.
I do however miss my confidants. My 'quality-time' love language
isn't as easily fed when I live with a boy, work and don't as often
as often see the women in my life who are almost as vital as Aaron.
I know this will take time. I welcome that. At the same time,
I'm still learning to mourn the changes in friendships.
I think that's ok. I acknowledge that struggle.
Are things better when you work for them? Often times, yes.
I make an effort to see/speak to my girls. Life happens.
I don't see them as often as I'd like but there aren't enough
hours in the day or days in the week for me to have what I want.
I'm coming to terms with the changes. I'm also learning to cherish
the time I do get with Aaron and with my girl-friends.
I'm trying my best to trust the Lord for the time He knows I need.
He's wired me a certain way; He knows I need girl-time.
After an especially hard day yesterday, I was blessed to haveover an hour this morning with my dear, dear friend Erin!
It was such a joy to wake up, have a great cup of coffee and talk.
We laughed, swapped stories and listened. I am thankful for her.
And I get to see Kim next Tuesday. I get to spend my day offhanging out with her and her 2 adorable babies. I haven't yet
met adorable little Stella and I can't wait to hold her and love her.
I love friend-time almost as much as I love my husband. They
speak to a different part of my heart and that part of me needs
quality-time too. When Aaron can't meet that need,
I'm so, so glad I have women in my life that can and do!
2 comments:
aaaw friend! i'm so excited that you're coming, too! if you think the balance is wacko with a hubby (and it is), just try it with a couple of those babies that you're longing for! UFF DA!
I say we start a petition that the Marine Corps start a base in MN or ND. :D
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