uneventful....maybe

That explains my weekend.

Starbucks and then perusing the bookstore was our Friday night date per se. Saturday I wanted to go to Eastern’s homecoming but the hubby didn’t so we stayed home and cleaned both wishing we went instead. Hindsight. We went to Target- of the funny Halloween costumes- go there to get a good laugh. I love this one:

Then we had some friends over to hang out by the fire pit and made some smores with fresh cookies and watched Baby’s Mama. Sunday we went to church as usual, did lunch with friends, and helped a friend whose car was stuck in a median by the mall with her son. No one stopped for her. I'm glad Paul and I had the oppurtunity to be a friend to her in her time of need. I guess in retrospect it was a bit more eventful that I thought. It was just one of those weekends that went slowly. Ever have one of those times where you feel like you have emotional antenna on? I was just analyzing every emotion I had way too much. I cried at the movie of course and got mad at my husband for something stupid. I hate when I do that. I was pretty happy most of the time- what a rollercoaster. I blame hormones. ;-)

The things that stood out to me the most this weekend was that a friend confided something in me she hasn’t told anyone else. It wasn’t anything monumental- but just something she is dealing with. I felt so humbled and privileged. It’s nice to be able to have a relationship with someone where you can share who you really are- your fears and what you are struggling with. I feel I can share with her on the same level. What a gift.

I am privileged enough to have a few people in my life I feel this way about. Now to be a good friend in return- that is my goal. Something I may not be natural at- but want to work on. I count a good friend as someone who is listens, is dependable, trustworthy, honest, and can laugh with me. What is the number one trait you need in a friend??

1 Thessalonians 2:8We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.

Proverbs 17:17A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.