This is at least the second time I read your writing and tears come to my eyes (if not exactly running down my face). The line in your dishes list "you have been in the company of friends, family, or both" hit me hard, because my dishes, although they are few, lately have not been meaning that, since I almost live alone, and eat alone most days. I have recently moved to a new town and while I am getting to know new faces (and remembering old ones), my whole being cries out for companionship. Just wanted to say something about it, I guess.
blessings on connecting with people in your new town... I thought of that when sharing the list, part of why I hid the link in "in all its forms" above. I know it can be challenging and lonely, finding home in a new place.
I don't know where you are with God, but in times of my own loneliness, I have tried to see it as an opportunity to lean in to the Friend, the intimacy of friendship with God. and also, esp when we lived in Mexico for a year, I knew I would need to get better at being the long-distance friend that initiates... on days when I find myself wishing someone would spontaneously reach out to me, I think—I bet many of my friends feel the same. trying to get better at practicing being the friend I want others to be to me.
anyways, just reflecting on some of what you said.
This is at least the second time I read your writing and tears come to my eyes (if not exactly running down my face). The line in your dishes list "you have been in the company of friends, family, or both" hit me hard, because my dishes, although they are few, lately have not been meaning that, since I almost live alone, and eat alone most days. I have recently moved to a new town and while I am getting to know new faces (and remembering old ones), my whole being cries out for companionship. Just wanted to say something about it, I guess.
blessings on connecting with people in your new town... I thought of that when sharing the list, part of why I hid the link in "in all its forms" above. I know it can be challenging and lonely, finding home in a new place.
I don't know where you are with God, but in times of my own loneliness, I have tried to see it as an opportunity to lean in to the Friend, the intimacy of friendship with God. and also, esp when we lived in Mexico for a year, I knew I would need to get better at being the long-distance friend that initiates... on days when I find myself wishing someone would spontaneously reach out to me, I think—I bet many of my friends feel the same. trying to get better at practicing being the friend I want others to be to me.
anyways, just reflecting on some of what you said.
peace to you.
Thank you for the warm and kind response. That is good advice. I'll take it. :)