NOURISHING FRIENDSHIPS - FINDING YOU TRIBE

Hello Monday!  It was a busy weekend around here.  I had both grand boys on Saturday and at three and nine they sure do give me a run for my money.  I adore having them around, the constant buzz and easy laughter, but when bedtime rolls around I'm not sure just who's going to crawl in first, me or them.

I uploaded a video to my YouTube channel on Saturday chatting about sustaining friendships with
women and how hard that can be, both the making of friends and the time it takes to sustain them.

It certainly initiated a few strong opinions and heartfelt emotions but you know what, I'm not surprised.  We women can be our toughest critics, most fickle foes and fair weathered friends. Luckily that's not always the case and in fact, I would argue that it's the exception, at least it has been in my life.

I think that's true for most people, it's just that it only takes one significant hurt to leave an ugly scar and make us gun shy to try again.  When you put yourself out there and suffer betrayal it really makes you think twice before jumping back into that frying pan.  (Yes, I know I mixed a few metaphors in this paragraph.)

The optimist in me wants to tell you, don't give up.  True friends are out there and when you find them what they offer far outweighs possibly getting hurt.  I can't imagine going through the struggles of life without my core group of women...my tribe so to speak.

If you've been hurt, I urge you to pray about putting yourself out there again.  Be smart about it, ask for discernment, move slowly, act cautiously, but try again.

xo, Patty

I'd love to have you join me over on YouTube where I share more of my cottage style in the home and garden.  Here's the link, Lemon Lane Cottage.