Recognize that I may simply be following my
Own impulses.
I'm cautious.
I took the paper along to church just in case I
Decided to eat out on my way home.
I debated.
It was so cold I wanted to eat in
My own kitchen, but I did have a
Gift card to Panera's, and perhaps I would
Meet someone there, so I stopped.
I had just gotten seated in front of the
Fireplace when I spied an acquaintance.
I remembered her name this time and asked
Her to join me.
We laughed at our "chance" meeting.
We are both single and sisters in Jesus.
We attend different Bible study groups, but
We compared notes on what we are studying.
We discussed loneliness and the pros and
Cons of marrying again at our ages.
(Not that we have any suitors. :-) )
We chatted until my friend needed to
Leave for her job.
Meanwhile, I stayed behind to peruse the
Paper and bask in the warmth of the
Fire on a cold Sunday afternoon.