Day 23 - Conversations

I was at church yesterday for the first time in several weeks. Being sick before and out of town after Christmas kept me away. In light of this weekend's Women's March, I will briefly share conversations  that I had yesterday with women.

She radiates joy. She is extremely beautiful. I love her. I always leave her uplifted. She asked me about my vacation. Her genuine happiness for the wonderful time I had with my family was evident. She is a woman who inspires me.

She stopped by to relay a compliment paid Mr. L. She is a young wife and mother. She is brilliantly educated, articulate, full of grace. We discussed for a moment, a mutual acquaintance who unintentionally intimidates us both with her exceptional intelligence and scholarship. We agreed that we should not feel intimidated, but we do. She shared a really funny story about one of her classmates. She is a woman who encourages me.

She walked toward me with intent. She asked, "can I burden you again?"  She shared a piece of disturbing news she received last week. We discussed the particulars. I promised I would pray....every day, as I have done in the past. She is a deep thinker. She is easily pricked and wounded for others. She is a woman whom I greatly admire.

She and her husband are a couple I have "nominated" to be recognized officially as leaders at our church (elders).  She said I was too kind when I explained why I chose them. I assured her I was not. She is a quiet, humble, servant-hearted woman. That is what we need. She commented that she does not have time for drama; it exhausts her. Can I get an amen?  I assured her that she will be a blessing in the role. She is a woman I would love to work alongside.

I do not know, with one exception, for whom these women voted. I do not know their stand on Row vs Wade. I do not know if they marched in downtown Nashville Saturday.  I do not know how they feel about Hollywood's view of its importance.  I do not know how they feel about the conflicting posts on FB. I do not know. I do not need to know. They are woman with whom I am most grateful to be doing life.

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