Proverbs 27:9 (NLT) The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense
The devastation of infertility causes a strain on ALL of my relationships. At times I can become so emotionally unstable that the people who are closest to me tend to stay away. Even my sweet little dog with her unconditional love runs away when she doesn't know what to make of my extreme grief or maybe its because I have the habit of banging things around in frustration! It hurts more than words can express how my pain has cost me the relationships that are the most important. My connections with my family and close friends will prayerfully improve with God's help.
In the MEANTIME, I have gotten so much joy from hanging out with ladies that I don't know that well but we have a lot of common interests. So I joined a variety of MeetUp groups that center around activities that I enjoy. Its just fun and easy sharing in an activity that you love while having some general girly chit chat. For once, I can be carefree and I don't have to worry about my mascara running!
My absolute favorite group is centered around sewing and thrift store shopping. I get together with these super fun ladies for sewing classes, fabric shopping, and finding thrift store bargains. This past weekend we hung out in New York City for some fabric shopping and visited some of the famous flea markets.
The devastation of infertility causes a strain on ALL of my relationships. At times I can become so emotionally unstable that the people who are closest to me tend to stay away. Even my sweet little dog with her unconditional love runs away when she doesn't know what to make of my extreme grief or maybe its because I have the habit of banging things around in frustration! It hurts more than words can express how my pain has cost me the relationships that are the most important. My connections with my family and close friends will prayerfully improve with God's help.
In the MEANTIME, I have gotten so much joy from hanging out with ladies that I don't know that well but we have a lot of common interests. So I joined a variety of MeetUp groups that center around activities that I enjoy. Its just fun and easy sharing in an activity that you love while having some general girly chit chat. For once, I can be carefree and I don't have to worry about my mascara running!
My absolute favorite group is centered around sewing and thrift store shopping. I get together with these super fun ladies for sewing classes, fabric shopping, and finding thrift store bargains. This past weekend we hung out in New York City for some fabric shopping and visited some of the famous flea markets.
My new friends trying on some fab vintage overcoats.
My attempt at being NYC chic in the famous Hell's Kitchen Flea market
Amazing fabric for days...
We made some great purchases at Spandex World...I got this bright idea to make some running skirts!
Thank you Mood!...the prices are so expensive I could only afford the bag and a half yard of silk...
Just an incredible time with these ladies, I look forward to more good time with my old and new friends. Relationships are so important, despite my personal struggles, I pray those that matter now how special they are to me, In Jesus name
Hello,
ReplyDeleteGlad you have sisters to hang out with that except you as you are.
We all need time to kick back and have fun. NYC is definately a fun place to hang out.
My husband was born in Brooklyn, and we usually get there every other year. So much to see and do.
I enjoyed a two level hallmark store that kept me occupied for hours.
Thanks for sharing :)
Yes, there is no place like NYC! Full of lots of distractions and just pure fun.
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