Simple Gifts

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It would be so easy to only write about all the things going sideways in my life right now. There is MUCH to choose from. However, I am finding out that when we are going through rough seasons, it gives us a chance to stop and really look for the positives that have been in our lives all along, but we were too busy, occupied, or having too much fun to take notice.

One of those things I have failed to recognize is that I have friends. No really, I do. Now most of you may have friends and have always known you have friends, but I tend to be a bit of a reserved introvert. I have also been blessed with a wonderful family that I am very close to and they have to like me because we are family. This combination makes it very easy to stay in my own bubble and not reach out to others.

This week, due to some rough waters, everyone that I would normally turn to, (Mr. Incredible, my mom, my dad) were all unavailable for me to unload and process with. As I sat on the couch, feeling very alone and starting to get bitter, I looked up and saw a card a friend had sent me over the weekend. It basically says she is here for me and that we will get through this season together. It was a little late, I didn’t want to inconvenience her, but I was at a breaking point. I picked up my cell and called her. Yes, she was getting ready for bed, but was truly happy I called. I only needed ten minutes of her time, but it was a very important ten minutes for me. It was ten minutes that someone who didn’t HAVE to gave me as a gift and made the difference of me going to bed feeling very alone, worried, and afraid, or at peace knowing that I was surrounded by people who care.

Tough times are...well...tough, but they are temporary and they are giving me gifts that will last forever.