So in my heart I've been carrying this. I've been praying. Trusting. Reminding myself that it took years for me to find those friends in Minnesota. I mean Kristine didn't happen until I was there almost 5 years! 5 YEARS!!! So I would tell myself to be patient, but inside I felt a little defeated. All of a sudden it's all turned around. I met a sweet girl from an email this week. She wrote me and I instantly knew we would hit it off. She found me on Kelle Hampton's Instagram feed! How crazy is that and she lives 10 minutes from me! Loved her!!!
Then God drew me to this new girl at the bus stop. She's sweet and bubbly and has the most adorable southern accent. She's a Christian and loves Beth Moore too! We hugged this morning and she teared up and so did my friend from yesterday. Why?? Because we all just want to find someone who gets us. Someone we can relate with. Someone to share our lives with. Husbands and children are great, but women NEED friends. If you are out there and your heart is aching because you are lonely, if you look at a group of women and ache for what they have...don't give up. He hears your prayers. He knows your need. He's in the friend business. Give it to Him and expect the friend door to open wide. Expect Him to wrap you up and make you feel loved...because you are SO worth loving.
Have a blessed day.
753. ANSWERED PRAYER
754. laughing and crying with a complete stranger
755. knowing God is listening
756. Beth Moore study today!
LOVED hearing this!
ReplyDeleteOur Daddy knows just when and what we
need doesn't He?
You are a treasured daughter of the King
love that word picture don't you?
xo
You have my phone number!!! :)
ReplyDeleteyeah for friends!! so happy for you! have fun at study today :)
ReplyDeleteBecky, call or text me sometime... I need some friends too and miss the Bunko group you started :-) Kristen (I am just down the street too!)
ReplyDeletei miss it too!
DeleteI've lived in our small town for over five years. It's just been in the past year that I've made those close friends. My doorbell rang this morning at 7:00 a.m. with one of those sweet friends bringing by a little surprise and a hug just because it's Friday. God sure does bless us abundantly when we wait on him.
ReplyDeleteyay for you. Beth Moore rocks. I've been blessed because I'm a native of Florida. When you live where you have always lived and grew up you have lots and lots of friends - I'm a blessed mama. Have a wonderful weekend sweet friend :) xo
ReplyDeleteI can't think of a better post to tell you this...
ReplyDeleteThis week we made a whirlwind trip to Williamsburg, VA for my husband's grandfather's funeral.
We would see signs everywhere for Richmond this, Richmond that, Richmond Rd. here and there. And all I could think of was Becky Strahle, Becky Strahle, Becky Strahle.
I so badly wanted to see if I could "find" you. But time and family didn't permit. Plus I didn't have/know your exact "whereabouts".;)
I waved... ;)
Praise God! The answer to your prayer came!
ReplyDeleteThis made me cry. I'm so happy for you! We women DO need friends! I'm still praying for close ones. Life moves and changes and as much as I love my family I miss having a girl friend I can pour my heart out, too. It takes me SO long to open up that I get discouraged if I'll ever have close friends that aren't hours away. Thank you for sharing your heart. I'm going to keep praying and knowing that God will provide at just the right time. Again, thank you.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Can you clone yourself and move to Indiana...j/k...sort of. :)
Happy Friday, Becky!
:) Rachel
Hooray for answered prayers!
ReplyDeleteI'm all weepy with you!
ReplyDeleteYay for your new
ReplyDeletefriends who reached
out. Sometimes I
think it's about taking
chances like that.
Just like in dating,
you have to kiss a lot
of frogs to find that
prince! Well, its the
same with friends....
you gotta try a lot on
to find one that fits : )
Happy you are settling,
but still sad that you
left MN, especially since
WE didn't take a chance
to meet until a year before
your move : (
Happy Friday, sweet friend.
xo Suzanne
So happy for you! God is good to give us the blessing of community with other women, especially those who are loving Him right along with us. :) Tell us more about your little meet up with the lady who found you on instagram. I am curious about exactly how that came about!
ReplyDeleteThey are the lucky ones, you Gals are going to have so much fun and make great memories, have a great friend day!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I needed to hear this today.
ReplyDeleteGlad God answered your prayers.
~FringeGirl
i love how God shows us His massively huge love for us, by granting us the little desires of our hearts. and i just totally know you are such a blessing to everyone you meet. xo!
ReplyDeletelovely post, Heather x
ReplyDeleterejoicing with you!
ReplyDeletesmiles.
michele
what a blessing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for writing this today. I am so in a place where I needed to read this. We recently left my life-long church and now find ourselves knee-deep in a sea of other people's friendships. It's hard starting over and I have been praying for that special friend too. You are right, I know he hears my prayers and I will wait. Hopefully it won't take 5 years. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for being honest and for hitting me square in the heart.
God is so good! thank you for your encouraging words...this same desire for community has definitely been my prayer for some time now. I keep seeking and trusting that He will give me the desires of my heart in His perfect timing!
ReplyDeleteBecky, what a touching post. At 6:20 this morning, I had time for one post before taking off for work, so I read your lighthouse post. It was gorgeous. Your photography filled my heart, and made my sadness leaving the house a little easier...so thanks!
ReplyDeleteThen when I got home, I just read your newest post, and wanted to cry! Can you move closer? Can you bring all of the girls you have bonded with? I have SO many "friends". But I have the desire to have that one (or 2) who can sit at the table while I cook dinner, who I won't mind seeing my messy house, whose kids can run around with my kids, a bestie, a BFF, a pinky promise kind of friend.
I am SO glad you have found a few! They are very lucky :)
Friends are like shoes.
ReplyDeleteWe have talked about this.
You have a closet full of them. Some fit for a night of dinning and dancing. Some you tie on for a long run. But, sometimes you want the slippers, the easy everyday ones.
I get you.
blessings
Thank you----
ReplyDeleteseriously,
thank you.
Yey! It's so nice to have friends close by too! Smiling for you:)
ReplyDeleteYes I so understand this... my best friend got married three years ago and I miss the time we spent together. I was her matchmaker so it is my fault she is less available. I love the fact she is happy and not alone. (she was widowed 7 years) I just need to reach out and try to meet more people and let myself be known.
ReplyDeleteGod truly heard your pleas and answered with two more sisters-in-Christ, Becky! :) What a complete blessing! He completely and continually amazes me with the blessings that he's been pouring out on you, sweetie. ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Awe, this made my heart smile a big ole smile. What a blessing for them and for you, called a "double blessing." I'm thrilled for you! I'll be in your neck of the woods (Hampton) next weekend visiting my Aunt. One of these days I hope we can connect. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeletePraise God for answered prayers! He is always amazing. Sending you a hug and so happy for you! Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow...I so needed this. It's as if you were writing this for me. Being a military wife we have moved several times and God has blessed me with close friends in each location but I'm still waiting here in Pa. I have been waiting six years. I know lots of girls but I don't have that special friend. I'll keep waiting because I know someday my prayers will get answered.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you because no matter how close we are to our husbands and other family members we need that one person we can call our BFF.
Thank you for writing this. I can very much relate to the wait.
ReplyDeleteSweet girl..keep in mind that although the mass of us;your faithful stalkers do not see you in the new of dawn at the bus stop....we are your friends.WE have walked with you in your joy, sorrow, winter depression, creative endeavors, growing pains, honey, little chick, big chick, moves..through it all...we have been here. We will be here. You have a tribe, a village...a sisterhood far....near...all of it....all of us. You are loved. Never ever forget that. We are the body...and you sweet girl are the heart.
ReplyDeleteYay for answered prayers! God is so good! I love meeting new friends and I hope God continues to bless you! I know all of us would love to be your IRL friend! You are awesome! xo
ReplyDeleteYou are such a good person to encourage women the way you do. Do you know that? At the end of the day, after the loads of laundry are washed and dried and folded, and the kitchen is cleaned up, I hope you know that in addition to taking such wonderful care of your family you lift up people with your words. What a blessing it is that you are able to do that!!!
ReplyDeleteIm happy for you:O) I know how hard it is to find those special friends:O) Send those good vibes to me I too pray for a group of friends who get me, Ive lived here all my life (except 10 adult yrs) And I always run into great women but I dont drink and once they find that out they dont invite me to outings:( But Im praying and hope to find a great bunch like you:O) Have a great day and they are so blessed to have you in there lives:O)
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord for friends! Love the way God answers our prayers! And good girlfriends make such a HUGE difference in life! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI have to say it too - thank you. You hit the nail on the head girlie.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever commented before,
ReplyDeletebut thanks for this timely post.
I've recently had dear friends move over the ocean and it's tough!
I know His plans are always good,
and I needed the reminder that God cares about the deepest desires of our heart.
Happy for you and your new friendships!
-Keri
I am in the same place. I have hard time meeting good solid girl friends. I long for it and miss the ones who have moved so far away. I am so happy for you
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that you had moved- it's been a while since I have had time to venture out into blogland. Barely keeping up with my own! We too moved, and your post hit home BIG TIME. I want friends. I am surrounded by doctors and professors that work- no one stays home with their kids. There are no moms at my new bus stop- I miss all the neighborhood kids walking to school like we had back in Ohio. It makes me sad, but one day at a time. Pushing forward- Keep swimming.
ReplyDeletegreat post, becky. i've been a little more than heartsick over a friend. same friend, twice now. just what feels like withdrawal and i don't know why. she's an IRL friend, here in the flesh. love my blog friends, but it's so good to giggle with our voices in person, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteThank you. I will start praying...hoping.
ReplyDeleteI just recently subscribed to your rss feed. Trying to catch up on all your posts♥ I just love your creativity and spirit. It is exactly what is missing in my life too. Eight years ago, we moved to Florida and I had to start all over building that core group.It is so much harder when you are older...I find the women are either Christians with no passion for the arts or full of passions and want nothing to do with the Lord. You have to have both or it doesn't work...still praying. Thanks for the encouragement.
ReplyDeleteLaurie