Blessings

Sometimes loneliness happens. I know that I have friends, family, and a wonderful boyfriend that loves me but life can feel mighty solitary when none of those people live in the same town as you do. This past week was one of those 'lonely times.'

That is, until yesterday. I have been volunteering at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Laurel, 25 miles NE of here. Yesterday I connected with a woman there. Here name is Gay Beth. She is probably in her fifties and has two grown children. She is divorced and has five brothers. She moved to Laurel from Houston, I found out, to raise her children in a 'better place to live.' While we were rifling through other peoples junk she told me stories about her mother, a writer who hoarded things. I think she needed a friend, just like I did. She is a sweet lady and has a wicked sense of humor. I really enjoyed getting to know her and I hope that she realizes that she helped brighten my day.

I guess God knew that I needed a boost because He gave me a second dose yesterday. On Wednesday nights I go work out for an hour, as part of a class requirement. One of the girls from nursing school is in there too. She and I have talked before but never really connected. Last night we walked on the treadmills for an hour and just chatted. She was so sweet and we had such a nice conversation. I left the gym feeling better than I have since I got back from Asheville.

I have a favorite quote and I think it fits very well here:
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes... you just might find you get what you need."
~The Rolling Stones