Reach out and touch someone

The phone is a marvelous invention. It can take you places you have never been and can bring loved ones close. Twice this week I have had really great phone calls and they made my day brighter.

The first call was a total surprise and was the best. My very very very good friend Holly called from Belgium. Too much fun. She sounded as if she were just next door and I was even on the cell phone. It was so much fun to hear from her and getting to hear her sweet baby cooing and crying was so sweet. Holly was with me during my labor with Zane and was a true comfort. I know that she will be holding my hand in spirit when Becca comes. I was certainly holding hers as Gideon came. It is amazing how God allows us to touch others even when they are so far away. It was sad to say goodbye, but I know she is right here with me so that helps. If you have never experienced that kind of emotion, I hope you will some day. It is what keeps us connected as humans.

The next phone call was to my sweet sister (okay sister in law). We don't get to talk often as she is an hour ahead of us and our nightly schedules conflict. But I called anyway this week. It was so fun to hear her on the phone and actually carry on a conversation. We email a lot but it just isn't the same. Hard to be funny in email. Especially when you have to wait for the response. Anyway she is flying out next week to be here when the baby arrives--unless Baby decides on her own plan. I can't wait for Carolyn jr. to be here. She will bring much comfort with her and will be a huge help. Ask any new mom and she will tell you how important it is to have someone there during those first days at home. I wish jr. could stay longer, but work will call her home in a short time. At least I know she is only a phone call away and a two hour flight in case of emergency. I just wish Heaven worked the same way so I could have mom here too. But there is that spiritual connection so I know she will be with me all the way.

This week I encourage you to reach out and touch someone. Just give them a quick call, go ahead make their day.