New Friends

"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought I was the only one." - C.S. Lewis

When we lived in New Jersey, it took us a couple of years to meet new people and build friendships. When we decided to move to Colorado we were very nervous about starting all over again. The first couple of months here were especially rough for me. God answered our prayers and provided a job for Tom almost immediately which was incredible. However, it also meant that I was spending my days home alone with a baby; fulfilling but sometimes lonely. I was invited to join MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) at my in-laws' church and one of the women at my table, Rebecca, suggested that I check out the small groups at her church (Mountain Springs). I signed up for a First Time Moms group and just showed up one day - I've made some wonderful friends there! It seems that having babies close in age provides a sort of instant camaraderie. Shortly after that, Tom and I began attending Mountain Springs Church regularly and one Sunday we signed up for one of their "Life Groups" specifically for young married couples with babies and young children. We instantly connected with several of the couples there. It is amazing to have other little ones for Tristan to play with as well - hopefully friends that he will grow up with! It's amazing how new friends can make a new place feel so much like home.