The Transforming of a Mind

It is time for another Tuesday Transformation.

I should have taken pictures of the kitchen transformation at church,

but I keep forgetting the camera when I head over there.

Maybe next Tuesday, I can share those with you.

We will have our first fellowship meal this weekend

and I hope the church family will enjoy the transformation.

But today,

I will talk about a change of mind.

I have been battling loneliness recently.

I enjoy peace and quiet,

but sometimes 10 hours a day is a bit rough.

Recently, I have missed some days for piano lessons,

and many of the folks at church have seemed busy or preoccupied.

When I explained the need to hubby,

of course, he understood - 

even with his work companions,

he gets lonely too.

He hurt for me and was even ready to send me off to work

so that I could interact with others.

Here is where the transformation comes.

I knew that I should not be tied down to a job.

We had settled our convictions in this area years ago.

There are many ministries that in the home and church

that require my flexible schedule.

So ... I thought of a solution, I swallowed my pride, I left my comfort zone.

I told hubby that I would invite myself over to the homes of ladies in the church.

One each week.

I had my first visit today.

Three hours flew by ...

I think that not only did she meet my need,

but I met a need in my hostess' life that I did not know existed - 

she craved companionship too.

I don't know if each visit will meet 2 needs,

but for today,

I am encouraged to keep stretching outside of my comfort zone.