Fridays have become my favorite day of the week.

Last fall, Elle and I were invited to a prayer group at a neighbors house on Friday mornings.  To be honest, I really didn't like going.  Not because I didn't like the people, they are great.  There is playroom for Elle and several other kids there.  I didn't like going because I have a terrible fear of praying out loud and in public.  My mind goes completely blank, I stumble over words and feel everything that I say sounds stupid.  A few weeks ago, I saw one of the ladies while Elle and I were out shopping one day.  (This day had been particularly noisy at our house and I had to escape for some retail therapy.)  So, I talked to this woman and was completely honest with her about being so uncomfortable coming to this group.  She understood and  I made the commitment to keep coming, I was justgoing to be quiet and that was just fine.  So, that's what we do on Friday mornings, and I'm really starting to enjoy it because the pressure has been lifted.  So, being honest has paid off, imagine that!

Matthew 18:20

New International Version (NIV)

²⁰ For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

I'm still working on being able to fit in to my summer clothes and have made some progress this week.  For me, progress equals encouragement.  About a year ago, the gym I had been going to closed and re-branded with new management.  I didn't go back, due to the location, lack of child care and the times of their fitness classes.  So, with all that combined with the holidays I had gained a little weight.  I'm really excited for the warmer weather, we took a walk around the neighborhood last night, Remy was really excited and he got to meet 2 new friends while we were out.  Scooby and Velma are Great Danes that live on the next street over.  They belong to our friends and I was really nervous about Remy meeting these two larger dogs, but everyone seemed to get along well and Remy even cried for Velma when we walked away.  Maybe they can come over to play some day, which would probably total over 300 lbs of dog in my house, but their just so sweet.