... this is going to be one of those sappy, make-myself-vulnerable, honest, from the bottom of my heart posts. It is a post that has been coming for quite some time.
When Paul and I joined New Life Presbyterian Church, a little over 2 years ago, I was a little reluctant to jump right in and get to know people, the ladies in particular. I was coming from a small, evangelical church, that I had grown up, and been very involved in. I used the fact that, at that time, we were considering selling our house and moving as an excuse NOT to invest too much of myself in new friendships, etc. To be completely honest, though, I think maybe I was a little bit scared, and even insecure. All of the New Life ladies seemed like they already had such a tight-knit little circle, like they'd all known each other for years. Each of them seemed like they had it "all together" and were the perfect wives and mothers. Here I was, just married, a brand new mom (coming in to a marriage with a, then 6 year old, step son), and feeling anything but like I had it "together".
God knew better than me, though, and has seen fit to use such creative means as Internet blogging and the cry room at church to introduce me to these ladies, and, as a result, I have fallen in love with each and every one of them! When Silas was born, almost 8 months ago, all of the sudden I was finding myself in a room filled with young, New Life mommies, almost weekly, and they welcomed me so warmly! Then, when I switched from a Yahoo! website to an Internet blog to post pictures and updates for friends and family, it wasn't long before I was connected to more wonderful New Life women ... again warmly encouraged by their comments, humor, prayers & concern for me.
Now, I can say whole-heartily that (if this move to Michigan ever happens) one of the most difficult things for me will be leaving behind our church and the new friendships that I've formed there. I feel like, if we were to stay, these dear women are the kind of people I could build deep, life long friendships with.
If you are reading this now, New Life ladies, thank you for your warm welcoming of me into your fold, and for the conversation, encouragement and friendship you have offered me. You guys are awesome!
When Paul and I joined New Life Presbyterian Church, a little over 2 years ago, I was a little reluctant to jump right in and get to know people, the ladies in particular. I was coming from a small, evangelical church, that I had grown up, and been very involved in. I used the fact that, at that time, we were considering selling our house and moving as an excuse NOT to invest too much of myself in new friendships, etc. To be completely honest, though, I think maybe I was a little bit scared, and even insecure. All of the New Life ladies seemed like they already had such a tight-knit little circle, like they'd all known each other for years. Each of them seemed like they had it "all together" and were the perfect wives and mothers. Here I was, just married, a brand new mom (coming in to a marriage with a, then 6 year old, step son), and feeling anything but like I had it "together".
God knew better than me, though, and has seen fit to use such creative means as Internet blogging and the cry room at church to introduce me to these ladies, and, as a result, I have fallen in love with each and every one of them! When Silas was born, almost 8 months ago, all of the sudden I was finding myself in a room filled with young, New Life mommies, almost weekly, and they welcomed me so warmly! Then, when I switched from a Yahoo! website to an Internet blog to post pictures and updates for friends and family, it wasn't long before I was connected to more wonderful New Life women ... again warmly encouraged by their comments, humor, prayers & concern for me.
Now, I can say whole-heartily that (if this move to Michigan ever happens) one of the most difficult things for me will be leaving behind our church and the new friendships that I've formed there. I feel like, if we were to stay, these dear women are the kind of people I could build deep, life long friendships with.
If you are reading this now, New Life ladies, thank you for your warm welcoming of me into your fold, and for the conversation, encouragement and friendship you have offered me. You guys are awesome!
6 comments:
I'm so proud of you in the best way.
Who would have thought we'd connect through blogger! It's been fun. I'll hate to see you guys go, but praying you do!
What a sweet post. I can't rightly say I hope you guys don't move because I think having that fall through would make things pretty complicated for your family, but I DO wish we might have more time to get to know each other better!
i have to say you've expressed many of the same feelings i've had as well! isn't it amazing what mommyhood can do to bring us women together?!
Bre, You have expressed so well what I think all of us have felt at some point. I am so glad you came to NLPC and wish you guys could stay so we could have more time to get to know you. Gotta love the cry room! I spent about 4 months there when Lizzie was born and listened to sermons on CD!
ditto, lady...don't go (kidding :-))
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