I have been sitting here trying to think of something clever to write but I just can not find the words. I have been thinking about introducing a series, not a series but a regular blog post where I just talk about different things other than what I regularly share on this blog.
The other day I was thinking of how my friends here in Bermuda have made my life easier with Leo. From the time I was pregnant, my friends have been there for me. Like I have mentioned before it is hard when you are so far away from home but having good friends makes a whole difference. I enjoy the time we just sit and talk and forget all the problems in the world. It also made me wonder if my friends feel the same about me, if I have made a difference in their lives. I love my friends because even when I have said stupid things they forgave me. A lot is said about forgiving others but someone forgiving you and correcting you means you are special. At least it does to me. So to my friends here in Bermuda, thank you. (I hope they read this blog post).
When I started to blog I thought my friends and family would want to read what I have to say. Not a lot of them. Not even my husband and it used to bother me so much. This was until I realized that they did not have to read about what I recently knit or crochet. It is not something that is exciting for them. I say this to say, those closest to you may not necessarily have the same interests to you and that is OK.
Everyday I try to find something for Leo to do like going to the park or aquarium. Today we went down to Dockyard by ferry. He just would not sit still, I was having a hard time. It is easier at home where I know how to distract him and avoid a melt down. As I was trying to keep him still, this woman came and sat with us and asked if she could help me with him. Leo gladly went to her and became calm for the rest of the trip. Her kindness made my day so much better. On the ferry she told me her name was Linda and that she had many children and I thought to myself , well they must be older than me. Linda asked me to bring Leo by her workplace later for some ice cream. After playing and taking a walk around Dockyard we went to look for Linda but I was not sure which shop she worked in. After I had thought we were not going to find her, we saw her and she was so happy to see Leo again. She bought Leo the ice cream and then she said let me show you more of my work. Linda had briefly mentioned that she designs jewelry so that is what I thought I was going to see. It was a calendar with pictures of the children at the orphanage that she runs with her family in Haiti. Her family runs Feed My Lambs Ministry. Now it made sense what she meant about having a lot of children.
I have read a lot about this charity in the local newspaper and I know a lot of people who have volunteered with them. Like actually travelling to Haiti. I don’t know Linda personally but the encounter I had with her today makes sense that she would take care of so many children. She is kind and generous. She helped me when I needed it and I think as Christians that is what we ought to do. Without opening the bible her actions touched more than any words would have. Linda reminded me that I need to do what I can to help others especially strangers.
On Tuesday we went to the thrift shop and we found some books. I usually buy for Leo but I found one for myself too.I am reading Debbie McComber’s Back on Blossom Street. I love it! Largely because it starts with a shawl pattern and the story starts in a yarn shop. I am so excited hope to finish it soon.
Anyway that’s it for me this week. Have a nice weekend and God bless!