Hi,

A few days ago, someone posted about a sermon in which the pastor talked about you have friends for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. I just wanted to thank you for posting that. It has really helped me. I had posted a few months ago about hurtful treatment by a co-op that we had attended for 7 years. People I thought were friends have fallen away, and I never see or hear from them.

We did go to visit our old co-op today for a party, and I kept thinking today that these were "season" friends. They were cordial, but I felt very much like a visitor, no longer part of the group. They were friends during the season that I needed them, but my children and I need to move on to new experiences. My children sensed this too. They enjoyed the day, but on the way home, my 13 y/o talked about how he didn't need to go back until the Christmas party.

I just wanted to let whoever posted that statement know that I really appreciate it. It helped me alot to put things in perspective.

Hi Sweets,
I was the one who posted that, and you are most welcome. :o) It has been a great help to me over the years, ever since the first time I heard it, too. (And like I mentioned, that was about 14 years ago!) I'm so glad to pass it on and to know that it is helping others, too.


Mommy4Jesus

Sounds interesting. If it isn't too much trouble, would you mind posting it again?

Thx.