tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505729308545794459.post1324632378692530429..comments2023-03-18T05:36:30.294-04:00Comments on The Life of a Young Navy Wife: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505729308545794459.post-67001230982282357772011-08-23T23:31:20.090-04:002011-08-23T23:31:20.090-04:00Ah, you are learning and listening! Sometimes fri...Ah, you are learning and listening! Sometimes friendships that turn you away from your heart's understanding are the kind of friendships that must be let go, for sure. One of the more difficult things to learn in life is to be somewhat "selfish" of your time with people - and I mean that differently than it might sound (for anyone else reading this blog). By being selfish with your time, I mean that it is good to get to know many people, allow for the possibility of friendship, until you know whether or not it is GOD'S intention for the acquaintance to continue. You should be guarded with your time so that these things you cherish - your husband, family, home and time with God - are not short-changed. <br /><br />We are keeping Lexy and Izzy this week, and one of the things that pulls me away from my own "homework" is spending time with these two little girls. Lexy is 4, Izzy, 16mos. When they are here, they are a joy! They relax, they get all goofy and girlie and really seem to thrive on the peaceful nature of our house. My daughter, Kim, has done an amazing job helping these two kids feel as much a part of OUR family as they feel at their own home. Of course, I am the beloved "NanaG" (their mom and dad aren't related to us...) so I am elevated to "Granny Status" without all the extra angst. So while I am busy "NanaG-ing it up," my homework gets laid aside, too. Because I don't want to miss a second of their giggles, the cute way Izzy growled "Hulloh!" at me when I growled t at her first, or conversations with a 4year old who can't spell anything worth a darn EXCEPT "ice cream." (Seriously... I thought I was gonna get away with something tonight...sigh...)<br /><br />In time, you'll be able to recognize signs of friendships that aren't going quite the direction God wants them to go, and you'll let them drift elsewhere. It is okay. God wants you to have good people in your life. He helps us "prune the vine" when we need to, as well. When we obey, we receive such a sweet, sweet wine - His countless blessings!!!<br /><br />GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com