Our latest sermon series has been about potholes. You know, along the highway of life. It's been pretty awesome. Like every other sermon series.
Today's sermon was on the pothole of loneliness.
I hate feeling lonely. Anyone else?
Honestly, I believe that is really at the heart of what I miss about working. But when I think about the working situation I most miss, it's not the last position I left. Or even the one before that.
It's the one where I met and worked with Superwoman. AKA Linda.
Heaven help me, the stress of that job about killed me. How Linda survives...and THRIVES... is a true testament to the power of prayer.
No, it's not the actual job I miss. It's being a part of a team.
Linda was the leader of that team. She taught me how to listen more than talk, how to think one step ahead and then be okay when someone else thinks four steps ahead of that, she taught me to simply say Okay to most surprises and taught me how to fight for your loved ones even when they are unable to fight for themselves.
Linda taught me how to be a part of a team. A village. A family.
Until this morning's sermon, I hadn't really realized just how lonely I have been since I left Linda. But I have been. As the speaker this morning recommended, I'll need to buckle down and start fighting for more relationships in my life.
But thanks to my amazing friendship with Linda, I know how to be a good friend. I fail at it every day but that's my fault. Not something I learned from her.
Happy birthday, Linda! Thank you for being my friend.
Happy Birthday to your sweet friend!!
ReplyDeleteLoved and could totally relate to your post..I hate being lonely too! I get how being part of a team in a corporate environment can satisfy that feeling - I had a job and boss I adored as well when I left and have often missed those dear people (I cried when I left).. when it's a good place to work friendships are formed and coworkers feel like home and family!
Your former boss sounds like a wonderful woman and mentor. Glad you got to be blessed by her presence in her life:)
Yes, motherhood can be very lonely. I struggle with that a lot. I wouldn't trade this time with my kids while they are so young and I know that I am where I am supposed to be, but it can be a bit isolating.
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