Moving is hard to do. You've had a life here that is established and friendships that have taken years or maybe decades to develop. You have family who is close who can drop by on a dime if you are in a pickle or pulling your hair out.
Thank you for inviting me to a make-up party. I think it's been months since I've had a girls night. And though I felt out of place, you were kind enough to think of me and include me.
Thank you to the mom who emailed me to be apart of a freezer meal swap. And while I couldn't make it the first time, you said you'd let me know when you'd do it again.
Thank you to the mom/librarian who has shared stories with me about her kids my kids' ages and books they've love. We love reading and it's nice to share that with someone else who does.
Thank you to the mom who cheered when the boys and I had been gone for weeks from a workout class. It was nice to know you knew us and were a smiling face to walk in to.
Thank you to the mom who came with me to the ER when one of my boys was sick and my husband was out of town. You helped ease anxiety I didn't even know I was feeling, and then proceeded to make sure we had dinner that night. I didn't expect any of that - you are a gem.
Thank you to the mom who's challenged me to trust God and been a friend who listens - you are a kindred spirit. And I'm thankful for your three little ones who love my boys and bring joy with their hugs and smiles.
It's so easy to feel lonely when you've come from the best community you've ever experienced. It's easy to feel lonely when other moms meet up at the park or sit together at bible studies, and you don't know a soul. And then, I recall these sweet mothers whose seemingly insignificant acts made me feel considered.
