Friendshipping...

Each morning when we wake up Chloe is so anxious to go outside first for the obvious reason, to do her business, and the second is the most fun one - she LOVES to chase the squirrels and birds. Most mornings she does the latter one way before the first and I end up getting frustrated on the mornings I'm trying to get ready for work or church or whatever and I'm trying to get her to do her business and come back inside. Well, on with my story as to why I have this on my mind...

No matter how long Chloe stays out and chases the squirrels when she comes back in she hops up on the back of the sofa and looks out the window and just whines like a baby when she spots another squirrel or bird. At times it really pulls at my heart strings and I can't help but wonder if she's thinking, "Why won't they let me play with them? Won't you be my friend?" Her whine is really sad sometimes and I think she knows I feel sorry for her and will get an extra treat for her before leaving for work but at the same time it makes me think sometimes...Is that what we're thinking sometimes? Why don't others let us catch up to them? Am I doing all that I can to help bring back those who have wandered and may be just waiting for someone to go just a little out of their way to friendship them or welcome them back? The lesson in Relief Society Sunday that Sis. Adams taught really touched me and I've been thinking alot lately about all those who are missing in our meetings and what may be going on in their lives that may be keeping them away from not only church but some of the blessings they could be enjoying. What is it that they may be chasing or searching for that we could help with? Do they just need a friend? My daddy has told me on different occasions that there is a season for everything and we all are in different seasons of our lives. However, without the love and support of my friends, my family, and my church family I don't know where my life may be right now. I know that so many times we all get caught up in the daily hum-drum of life and the day slips by and then it's a week then a month and before we know it a year has passed or more. I have the greatest of intentions at times and think about people and friends I miss but I don't always take the initiative to write a note or make a call just to let them know I'm thinking of them or that I miss seeing them. I hope that we will all take Sis. Adams challenge seriously and write a card to some special friend that just may be needing a little pick-me-upper this week. Who knows what bounteous things grow from one tiny seed planted with kindness. It only takes a moment...

Before closing I just want to say to all my blogger friends that I am grateful for you all and for your friendships. It means so much to have a sweet comment left and it's amazing how far one positive comment will go in a person's life.

Sometimes I just tell Chloe when she's out chasing squirrels on a morning we're not so rushed, "Go, Chloe, go make some friends!" And sometimes it looks almost like she smiles back at me!