tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post6175810204102446125..comments2020-04-12T09:42:51.619-04:00Comments on Awakened Living: Where Would We Be Without Our Girlfriends?Jan Lundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04435987976902042981noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-12423512252991408282010-01-26T21:06:06.624-05:002010-01-26T21:06:06.624-05:00Twila,
I appreciate your words about extended soli...Twila,<br />I appreciate your words about extended solitude since leaving "church." Tis true. This does happen. I trust that because you are so faithful to your spiritual journey that new companions--very kindred others--will find their way to you. :-) Especially through the internet perhaps? Which seems to transcend all borders and boundaries. :-)Janice Lynne Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065023183951459029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-50043416740228874332010-01-26T08:18:01.756-05:002010-01-26T08:18:01.756-05:00Being the "older" woman where I work, I ...Being the "older" woman where I work, I am often looked to for advice. One of the things I encourage the girls I work with to do is to cultivate these feminine connections. I believe they are so very important.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I appear to be in a place of extended solitude...no real friends to speak of since leaving the church world. I feel lonely at times, but try to remember that this is just a season, that there will no doubt be a time to come where I will have the comfort, pleasure and challenge of a close friendship again.twilahttp://bookfloozy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-11335903768756323282010-01-19T12:04:32.983-05:002010-01-19T12:04:32.983-05:00Carolynn,
So good to know that you make time on a ...Carolynn,<br />So good to know that you make time on a regular basis to meet with your friends. These relationships do sustain us and enable us to gain a wider perspective of ourselves and our lives. Good for you! I hope your day was lovely...<br /><br />Sharon,<br />This sounds great! Wherever we find our friends, may we do as you are doing. Stay in touch, call, cyberhugs, whatever. :-) Here's one for you!<br /><br />Caroline,<br />I could not agree more. There are just some things you gotta go to the girls for. (wink) May your friendships be rich!Jan Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04435987976902042981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-11217294603372373712010-01-18T23:35:08.152-05:002010-01-18T23:35:08.152-05:00I would be lost without my girlfriends. Women nee...I would be lost without my girlfriends. Women need women. Men just don't get some of the things that we go through. A girlfriend is comfort and support. A soulmate!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740738041547883989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-48460696184394922022010-01-17T09:23:10.251-05:002010-01-17T09:23:10.251-05:00Hugs to you, Jan. At this point in my life my cir...Hugs to you, Jan. At this point in my life my circle of girlfriends is largely made up of friends I've made online. In-person connections with old friends are rarely made these days, mostly due to distance and other people's busy lives. Email, phone calls, and blogging are how I keep and make friends. That needs to be enough for now.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448211798237937246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-69372827748882559542010-01-16T13:50:12.704-05:002010-01-16T13:50:12.704-05:00I couldn't agree more. I still marvel at the i...I couldn't agree more. I still marvel at the incredible gathering of women who came out of the woodwork to love and support me during the break-up of my marriage many years ago. Each one saw a need and came forward to lift me up. <br /><br />I've often watched two people sit together, each in their own bubble, with their heads down, focused on an electronic device in their hands, completely ignoring the person who is physically present at that very moment. It makes me sad and I want to shake them awake.<br /><br />I'm excited to be getting together with two friends over brunch tomorrow. We three used to work together a number of years ago and, although we've gone our separate ways, we make a point of meeting over a meal at least a couple of times a year. It's spiritually uplifting for me to spend time with these magnificent women.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />CarolynnCarolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-23812525866560979802010-01-16T13:19:41.911-05:002010-01-16T13:19:41.911-05:00Hi Jan - .. no - just started my second year of bl...Hi Jan - .. no - just started my second year of blogging - so first post of 2nd year it is ...!! HHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-78303076169827623362010-01-16T13:17:23.712-05:002010-01-16T13:17:23.712-05:00Hi Jan - I certainly hope so .. it's my plan =...Hi Jan - I certainly hope so .. it's my plan = a good way to travel .. a blogging travel connection! Good stories .. Have a good weekend ..<br />HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-81438045716705378202010-01-16T13:11:45.788-05:002010-01-16T13:11:45.788-05:00Julie,
Well, I will be happy to accept that hug th...Julie,<br />Well, I will be happy to accept that hug through the airwaves! xo<br /><br />Joy,<br />Mine is diverse as well. Aren't we lucky? Like you, I attribute so much of my journey to women who stayed supportive, encouraging and true. May they be blessed!<br /><br />Hilary,<br />Glad to know that you write and visit with friends. Doing so really sustains us, don't you think? Give us strength for the journey? And if we are lucky a healthy dose of laughter too! Perhaps someday we will meet. :-)Janice Lynne Lundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065023183951459029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-55244080403288211112010-01-16T01:53:05.559-05:002010-01-16T01:53:05.559-05:00Hi Jan .. lovely idea - we all need to spend time ...Hi Jan .. lovely idea - we all need to spend time with special people. I write! And have always visited and kept in touch with friends .. this week I heard from loads in all parts of the world, as well as blogging friends - one day I'll get to meet you all. <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder -<br />Hilary Melton-Butcher<br />Positive Letters Inspirational StoriesHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-19304926247088004482010-01-15T22:13:15.963-05:002010-01-15T22:13:15.963-05:00The candle website is beautiful! I lit a candle. ...The candle website is beautiful! I lit a candle. Thank you for sharing.<br />My girlfriends are a group of diverse, very amazing women. I celebrate each and every one for the unique qualities they bring to my life. I certainly wouldn't be right *here* without their love, encouragement, laughter, inspiration! Blessings indeed:)Joyhttp://etherealjoy.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4604060928939811192.post-29704544822534166222010-01-15T15:10:29.638-05:002010-01-15T15:10:29.638-05:00Today, I wish you were close enough to hug.
Julie...Today, I wish you were close enough to hug. <br />Julie<br />xoJulie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17261004072084276899noreply@blogger.com