My Ode to Margaret.
The days are getting shorter and a bit more frustrating. I worry too much even though I know it adds not one more second of time to my life. It only wastes it. I seem to have such a difficult time with loving others and just dealing with any and all situations concerning people I'm close to. I give up very easy when it comes to confrontation. And when I don't give up, I usually beat myself up the whole way there. It's a horrible thing, and it's been a habitual thing for as long as I can remember.
Miss Margaret called me the other day. It was so nice to hear her voice and talk with her. I like that she doesn't calculate how much time we don't spend talking and hanging out with one another, just simply enjoys talking to me when time allows it. It's so simple and friendly and good. I know that that is one of my own personal weaknesses, but it's neat to see it as one of her strengths. I also like that it's unavoidably noticeable that she desires most to serve Christ. In every single conversation we've had recently (those that I can remember), we've always talked about what is of first importance in our lives - the Lord. It's really encouraging to talk to someone who really cares about pleasing God, even at times when I'm not so much.
Silliness and talking about everything and nothing is fine, yet it's not if it's the basis of all conversation. I guess I'm just really glad that I have a friend that has struggles and problems of every kind but doesn't have to go into every detail of how complex and frustrating they are to her. I notice and appreciate how much she goes against what comes most natural to her, which is complaining about her trials and struggles, and tries so hard to cling to the cross and remind herself that He is the sovereign Author of all that was, is, and is to come.
I love you, Margy Wargy. :)
Miss Margaret called me the other day. It was so nice to hear her voice and talk with her. I like that she doesn't calculate how much time we don't spend talking and hanging out with one another, just simply enjoys talking to me when time allows it. It's so simple and friendly and good. I know that that is one of my own personal weaknesses, but it's neat to see it as one of her strengths. I also like that it's unavoidably noticeable that she desires most to serve Christ. In every single conversation we've had recently (those that I can remember), we've always talked about what is of first importance in our lives - the Lord. It's really encouraging to talk to someone who really cares about pleasing God, even at times when I'm not so much.
Silliness and talking about everything and nothing is fine, yet it's not if it's the basis of all conversation. I guess I'm just really glad that I have a friend that has struggles and problems of every kind but doesn't have to go into every detail of how complex and frustrating they are to her. I notice and appreciate how much she goes against what comes most natural to her, which is complaining about her trials and struggles, and tries so hard to cling to the cross and remind herself that He is the sovereign Author of all that was, is, and is to come.
I love you, Margy Wargy. :)