Celebrating Connections

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This week has been my sprig break. As I wasn't going anywhere, I wanted to make sure that this week felt different. I want to go back to school on Monday and say that my break was a good one! So, what am I celebrating today?

As I am writing this I am watching the morning news which shows pictures of the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C. Therefore, I celebrate the beauty of spring.

This week has been a celebration of connections. Throughout March I wrote every day for Slice of Life challenge. I maintained my virtual connections very well. My local connections, however, suffered because I was so busy with writing and testing. Add to that the winter that we have had, and my local connections have not received the attention that I wanted them to get. If I did not already know and understand how important it is to cultivate these connections, I listened to a sermon on maintaining your faith network. So this week I did not even write my regular Tuesday blog. I met friends and new friends face to face.

On Sunday I went to lunch with a group of people from church. Once a month we do these "Let's Do Lunch" groups to encourage making connections with people at church. I held up my sign and invited some people individually to join us. We had a small but powerful group. I celebrated new connections and building that faith network.

On Tuesday I celebrated new connections by inviting a new single mom and her children for dinner. What a delightful time I had. Katie and her children were so special! I got hugs and cuddles as a reward! What more could I ask?

On Wednesday it was time to meet with old friends and reconnect in person. I love talking with Penny! There is always something to laugh about, stories about her grandchildren, and little ship talk as well. Dinner with Emily was great! We tried a new place in town. Great woodfire pizza and beet salad. But it really was the conversation that I treasure. I celebrated maintaining my faith network with these two amazing women. I even got to crown my evening by spending time with my small group ladies that I missed in March!

On Thursday, it was meeting with more friends. Lunch with faith is always fun. This time we tried a new Middle Eastern restaurant. We got her wheelchair in with no problem (not always easy in a small restaurant), food was great, and I got new reading material from her that is proving inspiring! Again, I celebrated maintaining my faith network! The evening ended with my regular volunteer hours at the library bookstore. Fun, fun, fun! Who wouldn't want to celebrate books and reading during spring break.

There are a few more celebrations coming this week, but it is time to enjoy the sunshine! What are you celebrating this week?