Living as a mom

Archive for November 15th, 2008

Photo by JuliaRosien

I had a ladies’ night in with my college buddies last night. We had a great dinner and dessert together in someone’s home. Then we spent the night chatting and sharing the current events in our lives over wine. It was great to see everyone again. Life gets so busy that we have to be intentional about carving time out to keep up and see each other, so now we are getting together every 8 weeks or so.

What I love about getting together with this group of friends is the history that we share. They know about pivotal events in my life that have literally changed who I am. I never have to get them caught up on why something is such a big deal to me. I also know that these girls love me. They have been through major milestones and everyday life with me. The list of our experiences goes on, and they appreciate my quirks! We are able to pick up where we left off every time we see each other even though we are not part of each other’s day to day lives anymore. That means the world to me.

I left the ladies’ night in last night refreshed even though I am utterly exhausted tonight as a result of staying out a bit too late. What a blessing it is to have friends who I can be real with. I know that they will love me through it all - including setting me straight when I am headed in the wrong direction and encouraging me when everything is all right.

That’s authentic, unconditional friendship.