Okay, why does everything happen in one day? I need to spread this out. Today I had an amazing, deep, engaging and personal conversation with Antonette Lewis Artiz. I so look forward to our next discussion!
Then, the only high school friend that I've managed to stay in contact with, who lives in Durango CO, emailed me that she'll be in Denver for a conference the end of this month and wants to see me. I haven't seen her since 1993 when she had her first child (a daughter) shortly after my Lindsey's life had been taken.
Then, a recent friend emailed me a very appropriate email about endurance through the race that has been set for us.
Then a former co-worker with a common interest in digital photography emailed me tonight about getting together for a day in the mountains in July.
I seriously can't use being busy as an excuse to not connect with people. That has typically been my modus operandi and I'm learning that it doesn't matter how introverted or busy I think I am ... I need friends in my life. Even through the turmoil of divorce, betrayal and joblessness, friends still manage to help me feel blessed. They are a gift. Each unique and helping me in very different ways. Each are here to show me that they've been through hard times and can relate, or to make me laugh, or to inspire me, or to make sure that I don't allow myself to give up on life ... or on myself, to make sure my motives are pure as I work toward healing, to make sure I know that I'm not alone -- even if I try to retreat from life or hide away. Each serves such a vital purpose and I'm grateful. Once I shake off the stuff that has dragged me down and kept me focused on myself - I truly hope that I'm able to make a positive difference in their lives, as they have mine.
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