When Kate was three months old I was needing to find community. I ended up teaching a fitness class for moms. Through that class I met moms who became my mom friends. We walked together all the time and had our fun mommy and me playdates.

Today I went on a walk with Kate and Charlotte, one of the girls whose Mom is from that playgroup, who still is one of my best friends.

Walking with these two today, I couldn’t help but think about all the miles we walked with these girls in their strollers. It doesn’t feel like yesterday but it certainly doesn’t feel like eighteen years ago.

Little did I know that the choice to join that community then, would bless me and Kate with solid friendships now.

Whatever season you are in, I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray. ™

May we remember that there are others in the same season, going through parallel experiences. May we be willing to step out and do something to connect with others in similar shoes, like I did all those years ago. Because walking beside others, through the ups, downs and everything in between, are where true friendships are formed, refined, and grow richer with time.

With love and hope,
Shawn

“A friend loves at all times,” - Proverbs 17:17