Celebrating with you, Mary Kay, that that transition time is getting shorter. That’s been my goal lately and I’ve been putting into practice (no surprise that a bundle of challenges flew my way the last two days) 😉 But God is so good in filling us up even when we feel so empty.

Bonnie, that was just the little boost I needed in that area. Thank you. I’m hoping for some more time of fellowship with local friends and just want to trust that God is going to pave that way to connect with the dear friends that we have and to also hopefully have some new kindred spirits come into our neighborhood for the kids and I!

Thank you so much, Anne! And well said re: Bonnie. She truly is such an encourager out there. We in the writing community are truly blessed.

Not to worry for a minute, Kristie! Amanda and I are such good friends, we kind of blend together, LOL! Glad you found me via Amanda and just a joy to have you here. GROUP hug! 🙂

In reading your reply to Heather, just wanted to say that – I think the Lord is going to do great things in your life, Joanne, & I think He may even have some new neighbors, & friends, in mind for you – that may really need, especially, YOUR friendship in their lives, & that will bless you as much, or even more, than your previous ones. He orchestrates unfathomable ways to give us the desires of our heart. Hugs!

Joanne,

I’ve known that feeling of reluctance in being candid – I think God, frequently, pushes us out of our “comfort zone”, because He knows that our being candid will speak to the heart of others, as well as our own. And – ministering to our sisters is SO pleasing in His sight! Thank you! Hugs!

Thanks Joanne for being transparent and vulnerable enough to share your heart. And Bonnie, I am so blessed by your ministry of supporting and connecting with authors and making new friends online. Bless you each this week!

Aweee snap!!! I think I found your post through Amanda posting it Joanne. Well, you both are truly amazing in my book and Joanne this was a beautiful post. I enjoyed it. Looking back over my post just now, ummm…that was long. Lol. Thanks for giving us opportunities to share. God bless you two wonderful ladies.

Bless you, sweet sister, for sharing. Hugs to you.

So very true, Melanie. It really does come into play with little ones! I think it’s that flexibility that I’m continually learning.I love hearing your plan B story as well. Thank you for sharing! I love hearing how that dream came true in God’s perfect timing. Your patience was rewarded. 🙂