One Year...

It has been a busy few weeks. My son and his wife came for a visit. We had a great time with them. I miss them so much!

This past weekend marked our one year anniversary of living in California.....
What to say about it? The first thing that comes to mind is how lonely I've been. I didn't think moving to a place with so many people could be so lonely. I have not made any friends and don't really know how. We have our niece and nephew (thank you God), and hubby has "work" friends. But that's it! We have some people we talk to at church some times and say hi to some neighbors. But no one to call for help or to hang out with.
I think the thing I've learned from this is to value the friendships you have. I miss that I can't just call one of my girlfriends and go to lunch or coffee. Or do a craft day. I miss the ladies bible studies I had at my home. I miss my kids. I miss my church family!
I've also learned that where ever you are God is there. He is still here in the morning to talk to, he is still here when I am lonely. I'm not sure I could of done this move without knowing God has this! What a comfort!
I know when I get back to Utah, I will spend more time working on friendships, more time with family and more time reaching out to people that are alone....