Don't Put Off Reaching Out

Yesterday was my birthday. It was a lovely day, filled with great conversation, cards, flowers and a general feeling of being appreciated. Perfect!

As I sat last night looking at the beautiful flowers my daughter sent me, I was thinking about how easy it is to be too tired, too busy, too stressed to reach out and think about someone else. The people in my life were not bothered by those things. They took the time to find the perfect card, pick up the phone, send a Facebook message, or take me out to eat. I am blessed.

It wasn't about money spent. A new friend whom I grow to appreciate more each time we meet took me to dinner. She was asking me about where we should go to eat. Now, lovely though restaurants with many stars are, they just don't interest me much. I have a ton of food allergies, and it just doesn't suit the environment to be questioning the ingredients. So, when she asked, I said:

"Cheap, cheerful and good company! Those are my requests."

She was visibly relieved. We had a great time, and I am grateful for her caring.

This morning, a dear friend of many years and I connected on Skype. The joy of an old friendship where you can talk about the changes we've experienced and the insights we're having cannot be topped.

This all just made me realize why I make phone calls and remember birthdays. It is an important way of staying connected, or getting connected. And, it has great value to me.

Is there someone you need to call? I'm reading my list and checking it twice today!!

Many blessings,
Rhoberta