January certainly proved to be true to form with regard to weather. But,
Texas being Texas, it is in the 70’s one day and in the 20’s the next. February
is arriving in the same style. These cold days have caused me to crave several
of my favorite comfort foods, like soups and chili. Enjoyed tomato soup and a grilled cheese at Applebee’s
with friends from another time. We call ourselves the Goodloe Girls. Five of us
worked together for about two years in the same realty company. It was good to
get together after almost a year. Changes have come about for all of us. One
became very sick and was hospitalized and ill for some time, another will move
to California soon, another has bragging rights for several grandchildren. But,
through it all, we remain friends even though the bond of working together is
gone.
Friends are so important during important times of our lives. When
there is a birth, wedding, celebration or death we are drawn to our friends. My
prayers are with my friend, Lynn, and her family as they grieve the loss of her
dad, Stan. Another friend, Jackie is gone before her time. We sang together in
the church choir for years. She was always so delightful and positive. Her
daughter and I have the common bond of both having twins. Prayers for Jackie’s
family at this time of loss.
Family is so important. We must cultivate those relationships at all
times. I am so blessed to have my family, a sister, three children, a niece, cousins,
etc. They bring me joy in unexpected ways. This week I received a photo frame
with pictures of my three children. Unbeknownst to me the three of them had a
photo session when they were all in town in January. The result, wonderful
pictures taken by daughter, Sarah, such a talented photographer. My photo of it
does not do it justice. I will hang it proudly and know that I am blessed
abundantly each time I look at it. I am so joyful at the news of my niece, Amy,
and her engagement. I will definitely “save the date” as she requested in a
text yesterday. Family, we can go for weeks without seeing or talking to them, knowing
that they will be there when we need them. Do not take family for granted, tell
them you love them at every opportunity. Life is unpredictable, you may not get
another chance!
