Life in a Nutshell
Tonight I will meet a group of my friends at the local Jonny Carrinos' for a bite to eat and a few drinks. They are all Mamas, ranging from one child to expecting #six. A couple of the moms are suffering from post-partum (mildly, I expect) while the rest of us just need some decompressing time, and some adult conversation.
We find comraderie in these outings, sharing our joys and sorrows, our frusterations and accomplishments. We are a unique group. The oldest among us is no more than 36, and while that may seem young, the persepective of this group is that of a bunch of Italian grannies, since we have wisdom beyond our years brought on by the raising and caring of many little ones. As a result, we have much time to ponder the broader problems in society today. We are well-read, and well-educated. Yet our laughter and loves stem from the mundane and the daily. We know what is important, and we have dedicated ourselves to it. We know we may look ridiculous in the eyes of the world. Sometimes I catch myself doing just that, and I shudder at what that 20-something executive blonde-haired-suit-wearing chic must think at my jeans, sandals, crazy hair and tanned, wrinkled cheeks.
And then I come home to my own beautiful girls and their sparkling eyes, and the boys and their tales of conquest. And I am more sure than ever of what I am doing and why.
It sure helps to have many friends who are sure too.
3 comments:
Beautiful post, Meg. It seems so obvious to me how noble your vocation is; I forget that you're constantly surrounded by a culture that doesn't necessarily appreciate its importance. Thank God you have the support of those friendships. You'll always have my characteristic younger-sister awe and admiration, that's for sure!
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Yummy Italian food? Casual clothing? Fellow mama friends? Have a wonderful time, Nutmeg! And yes, this is in many ways such a humble job, yet so infused with the awesome and holy. I am so glad for it. :-)
God bless,
Mrs. Bear
It goes in ebbs and flows, doesn't it? Right now I'm in a flow....
There are times when the drudgery gets me down and I can't seem to rise above and get my act together. That's when these friendships are super important.
Tonight was about the other women who needed it more than me, to tell stories to make them laugh and realize that we all understand.
Other nights I need it more. And I go, grateful for the understanding nods.
:)
Thanks, Sephora.... you understand many things beyond what you've experienced, you always have!
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