Have you ever had a crystal clear moment where you heard God talking to you and compelling you to act on something? I experienced just such an event a few short months ago and I'm overdue on passing this message on.
I had been plugging away at life, trying to keep afloat between work and home craziness during the month of March. One morning near the end of the month, I was driving into to work not thinking about anything in particular. As I pulled into a parking spot, I felt this burning need to reach out to Erin. It has become apparent that she is a long term fixture in my kids' lives and I had this moment of clarity where I realized she could be an ally if I was willing to let her. She is in a distinct position to be able to help bridge the communication gap that will probably forever exist between Ryan and I. I think one of the drivers for me having this epiphany was that I could see Erin was already filling some of these communication holes on her own.
So?
I walked into work that morning and unblocked her from hangouts (yes... I'd blocked them both, I'm still a petty human after all). And then I sent her an email asking if she'd be interested in meeting for coffee sometime and getting to know one another a little better.
And you know what? She said yes. :o)
A few short weeks later, we had our coffee date. We happen to work in the same building, so I even offered to drive! Our 30 minute coffee turned into 2 hours of sharing and growing and relating.... And it was like I'd always suspected. I can see MYSELF in her. I can empathize with her path in life. I can appreciate what she is trying to do for my kids and I understand why she took her chance at love. I don't hold it against her. In fact, I'm actually very hopeful that her and Ryan are successful long-term, because that's what would be best for my kids.
I am grateful for this new addition to my village, helping me to grow these two beautiful human beings into outstanding adults. :o)
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