So many times you hear people say that their significant other is their "soul mate." Sometimes, this may be true, but more often than not, I bet it really isn't. Does your spouse really know how you feel, what you think, or how you experience something? My guess is the answer is NO WAY. If you're a guy, you have no idea why your wife insists on complicating today's problem with an argument that happened two weeks ago. If you're a gal, you are totally ticked that he can't see the correlation. Am I right? Well, that's how it goes in our house and most of my friend's houses, too.
So, this is why I'm going to write about my true soul mate...if that's what you want to call it. I didn't meet this girl until about 10 or 11 years ago. It just so happened that she was dating one of my brothers. Funny thing is, they broke up, but WE never did! LOL! From the first time we met, we hit it off. We couldn't believe how much we were alike in high school even though we grew up in different towns and had never met each other. And, since then, we have always remained in touch, were in each other's weddings, she and her husband are the Godparents to one of my sons, the list could go on.
Why does this make her my soul mate, you ask? Well, yesterday as I was talking to her, I shared with her how I'm feeling about my faith and that I feel lost, unconvinced, and just kind-of showing up to show up. I was sharing this because I needed to share it with my friend who always knows just what to say and when to say it. Expecting words of encouragement and gentle guiding, I was shocked and surprised to hear her say she's in exactly the same place. WHAT? Once again we told each other to "Get out of my head!" I can't tell you how many times over the past years we have to say that to one another. We, honestly, do live some sort of parallel lives. And, with that said, who else could do that but the Big Guy Himself? Only God can bring together two people for the reason of truly having somebody who understands you. It's amazing, isn't it? So, in the midst of our doubt, He is still here for both of us - carrying us through our difficult times.
To my friend, and you know you are, I love you! Thank you for knowing me on the inside...where it matters most. I miss you and wish I could see you more often, but just knowing that we share a special bond makes the distance seem like a stone's throw.
Until I see you again, this is a day in the life...
This blog is about my life as I experience it. Most things, I find funny and like to share. Some things, however, are serious and I like to explore that side of life too. Some might say this is a blog about nothing. That's OK with me!
