We woke up to more snow this morning. Our Friday morning 'Ladies in the Neighborhood Coffee' was at our house this week, so Joe went outside to shovel the fresh snowfall from the driveway and the walkway up to the porch. By the time everyone left to go about their day there was another layer of snow. Winter is settling in though I am told by long-time Minnesotans that this is still a mild winter.
My coach and friend Becky came over at 1:00pm for tea and a visit. Joe went out again and swept up the newly fallen snow so Becky would have a clean path to walk on. I say swept because sometimes the snow is so soft and light it is easier to use a broom than a shovel.
Being able to visit with five other women today was such a treat. The neighbor ladies are interesting, smart, and funny people. They each seem uniquely themselves, which I appreciate. We do not always agree on everything, yet we certainly agree on core values. From our conversation this morning, it dawned on me that one thing we all want is a sense of fairness. What fairness looks like may be different for each of us, shaped by our own experiences, but we recognize it when we see it.
Our conversations are civil, and that is a very good thing.
Even though Becky is my awesome health coach, she has quickly become a dear friend as well. I love when she comes to visit. We talk about everything except my progress on the program. She sends me weekly reports in Monday morning videos so our visits are purely social. If I had questions or concerns I know she would address them without hesitation.
Before starting her coaching business she worked in business management, and we have discovered we speak the same business language. I enjoy hearing about her plans and ideas, and she listens to my past experiences. It makes for lively conversation.
After Becky left today, I sat quietly for a moment and thought about how fortunate I am to have wonderful women in my life. Old friends or new, they each bring light in their own way.
I will close today with a few pictures of the snow. All photos were taken by Joe. I was certainly not going outside unless I had to!
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