thoughts/feelings on being known

One of the hard parts about being new is not being known. I'm someone who deeply desires to really be known by my friends, not in the casual 'they know my name and my kid's name and we can chat about the weather way,' but in the you know what makes me tick, what I'm passionate about, and what I like on my waffles kind of way (which is really a trick question b/c if you know me you know I'm not a huge fan of waffles). :) I also know being truly known can only really happen with so many people. Relationships take time, energy, attention, nurturing, etc. and as human beings we only have so much time to devote to these things and (realistically) to a pretty small number of people.
Adam and I have gone to 3 churches here in Waco and we knew immediately which one "home" was going to be. Last night we went to our first parents gathering (that only take place once a month) and we met some great people who we look forward to getting to know better, deeper, and with whom to "do" life with. I say all of this because when I woke up this morning, I had an email from a long time friend, someone who knows me well, what little things make my heart smile, and what I (and my daughter) love to eat. :) She sent me an email with this photo/recipe and told me she instantly thought of me and B. I loved the email for many reasons, obviously I'm giddy to try this delicious looking treat, but mainly, I love the feeling of being known. It was especially timely since I'm new (which I'm not a big fan of) ~ knowing that someone many states and a time zone away is thinking of me and sees something I would love and took the time to tell me. I have great friends, the best really, and am so thankful for them and that I am known, even if not in Waco....yet. Thank you my friend, cupcakes with marshmallows on top -perfect!! xo


(image from here)