Today, however, was a good day (despite not getting everything done). I had 2 big computer-based tasks to accomplish. One was done by 9:00 a.m. (yeehaw!). That left plenty of time to tackle the other one, even having scheduled coffee with a new friend (old soul) in the middle of my day. And that time spent with her was well worth it! It feeds me to connect with someone in such a real, transparent way! I felt no sense of rush, of time passing. It was as if we've known each other for a very long time. It felt like days spent with my very best friends.
I know God's timing is perfect, but it seems odd that He wouldn't have brought me and this new (old soul) friend together earlier in our tenures here in this town. After all, she's leaving in just 18 days - for Texas (poor thing). But, as she reminded me, think of all He accomplished while we were both feeling lonely. We both learned more about leaning on Him, about who we need to be, about how to get on the right path and stay there.
Yeah, God's timing is perfect. See how He accomplished deepening both our relationships with Him? And that's the relationship that will stick with both of us all our lives. Amazing how He works things out for us.
And why do I keep calling her "old soul"? Because she feels like an old friend to me. She feels like someone who could stick with me for a long time. She brings to the table a sense of self, a depth that lots of people don't carry with them. Those beautiful eyes of hers convey her SELF, her true person. I don't know if words work this out, but there it is. "Old soul" - new friend.
Whew! That's a long write tonight. I'd better take this old body to bed and get some rest. I have a lot to do tomorrow! ;-) Until then...
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