I got the opportunity to meet a blogger friend. We live in the same town, I’ve read her blog for over a year and today I met her. (Thank you, C, for taking your time to meet me today!)
And I realized a few things.
First, I have been lonely. I hadn’t realize how much I’ve missed talking to other women, especially ones who have traveled the journey I’m currently on.
Second, I need to become part of a community. Bible Study, MOPS, I don’t know. Something though. Otherwise I will not be a good mom and wife for too much longer.
Third, This blog world has taken me down so many wonderful trails of friendships and encouragement. Today was one of those days. I am blessed to be part of something bigger while still having to stay in my small world of diapers, bottles, shuttling kids around and life.
I was born in Jos, Nigeria many years ago. I spent the next nineteen years living in Liberia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Your blog helps me so much. I don’t get to blog often these days or read other people’s blog since I’m not around the internet much, and I too am feeling very lonely. It helps SO much to be connected with people who have traveled the same path. I knew life was going to change after Maura came home but I didn’t expect the sudden screeching halt of my life and specifically my career. It helps to know that I’m not the only one experiencing these feelings. Thank you for sharing!
Over the last couple of years, I’ve gotten involved in MOPS and it has truly changed my life. We moved here two years ago and I was really lonely and dealing with lingering post partum depression. Our MOPS group has 80 women and I think the most profound effect for me is to hear that everyone else is dealing with the same struggles as I am — I’m not alone! Recently our MOPS small group met up for a mom’s night out and one gal said, “Being in MOPS has changed my marriage, the type of mother I am, and even my walk with God.” I’ll be praying that God provides some sort of group for you to get support and encouragement from! I love reading your blog — thanks for being so honest and open!