Girlfriends

A couple of weeks ago, Joy, my small group leader asked me to join her for lunch after Bible study. I was thrilled. A first date with a girlfriend here in Georgia.

I'm inclined to be a loner. When I get an opportunity to get some time to myself, my first choice is to go off somewhere with a favorite book and spend some quiet time alone. So, I don't naturally plan to get together with other ladies. And I SHOULD! I need friends, but I rely too much on my faithful long-distance friends, and neglect possible friendships here.

So, Joy opened the door for me and we had lunch together today. What a treat. We talked and got to know each other more. I've always appreciated her for being a woman who seeks after God and I'm thrilled to get to know someone who encourages me to do the same. We went to a restaurant right off the town square. We both had chicken fried steak, green beans and fried green tomatoes. That was my first time trying fried green tomatoes -- they were DELICIOUS! I was just wondering, Mom, Grandma, do we have ANY Southern blood in our family because it sure did taste homey.

Anyway, it got me to thinking that now I can make the effort to initiate dates with girlfriends. It can be done! It's fun! And it's important. I'll report on my progress. : )

Now, I've got to get to work on my Bible study for tonight. Being sick has put a real damper on getting ANYTHING done around here. I'm not sure what the boys are going to wear to go to church tonight because I'm so behind on laundry.