I was at a meeting last night when a friend said something about my wife that really made me think. The meeting was a strategic planning / brainstorming session on a variety of topics - one of which was "community." It was discussed how many of us remain aloof by staying out of close personal relationships with those around us. Instead we settle for "acquaintances" rather than "meaningful friendships."This led into a discussion on how one would go about changing this damaging mindset so many of us fall into. Someone said, "We need to be more intentional about setting aside time or setting up events/gatherings to create the environment in which meaningful relationships can occur."
And that's when one of our friends said,
"I think Tammy (my wife) does a great job at this. She is intentional about getting her circle of friends together on a regular basis. She is good at finding reasons for getting together and pushes us to break our cyclical routines to make it happen."At first I just nodded in agreement, but quickly zoned out of the conversation as the weight of her statement hit me full force.
I began to think of all the times Tammy has gone out of her way to set up the "weekly gathering" (that we refuse to define as a small group). She has been the catalyst for trips to Willow Creek, Couples Nights Out and plans for yearly events like the Superbowl and New Years Eve gatherings.
In fact, tonight is a perfect example: After work we're going out with another couple (minus our kids) because of her quick thinking and last minute babysitter-acquisition-heroics.
I am truly blessed to be married to such an inspiring woman! One that goes out of her way to create this type of "community" for our family and circle of friends.
Thanks Hon,
