Today I reconnected with a friend that I'd lost touch with. It has been about 5 years since we've spoken heart to heart. There were things left undone and unsaid that left us both feeling distanced and hurt. We have mutually taken steps to repair the break. I was finally ready to apologive and ask her forgiveness. My mistake in this friendship was unintentional which made it difficult to say "I'm sorry." Nonetheless, I am so glad that I left my excuses bythe wayside and said it. She is a one-of-a-kind kindred spirit friend, and I have missed her.
I am sharing this because I want to encourage all of us to own our messes in severred relationships. Maybe my story will encourage you to take a step. Your story may not end like mine, but I pray it does. Be ready to listen without interrupting or defending yourself. Be ready for tears and hugs. I wish I had not waited so long.
These times in quarantine are good for self-reflection. What have you learned?
Forgiveness
Hello FB Family,
Today I reconnected with a friend that I'd lost touch with. It has been about 5 years since we've spoken heart to heart. There were things left undone and unsaid that left us both feeling distanced and hurt. We have mutually taken steps to repair the break. I was finally ready to apologive and ask her forgiveness. My mistake in this friendship was unintentional which made it difficult to say "I'm sorry." Nonetheless, I am so glad that I left my excuses bythe wayside and said it. She is a one-of-a-kind kindred spirit friend, and I have missed her.
I am sharing this because I want to encourage all of us to own our messes in severred relationships. Maybe my story will encourage you to take a step. Your story may not end like mine, but I pray it does. Be ready to listen without interrupting or defending yourself. Be ready for tears and hugs. I wish I had not waited so long.
These times in quarantine are good for self-reflection. What have you learned?