We travel on, the road winding as the water from the lake peaks through the evergreen trees. “Is that our lake?” my friend Mollie asks. “It sure is!” quickly escapes from my lips, excitement apparent.
The lake is such a beautiful and peaceful setting for a retreat!
“We should be there any minute.”
And then, all of a sudden…we are here.
“Here” is an unassuming lake house in the middle of a neighborhood on the outskirts of Nashville, TN. We’re gathered with a handful of brave women who share words and hearts each week as writers part of the Five Minute Friday community.
In the past few years, I’ve learned that although I’m as introverted as they come, I too need community. I too need to be brave and venture outside of my little circle of friends.
While the comfort of being known is just that – comfortable – I’m learning there is something special about the process of becoming known.
Thank you Jen for capturing this moment!
So I’m here, baby girl in tow, sharing a little bit of life, breaking through the fear of the unknown, meeting new friends, and enjoying being here.
This post is part of the Five Minute Friday series. Each week writers from all over the world gather together around a one-word writing prompt, sharing words and stories and hearts. The words spill out, unedited and free. This week’s word is HERE.
Consider one way you can be brave this week. Seek out community and authentic relationships, take a risk, and let God handle the details!
Leeann…I am so glad I had the chance to meet you, your daughter, Mollie, and the other FMF gals at the lake. I am glad God called us all to write. Together. Until we meet again…may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Jenn
I am as introverted as they come too. I often find it hard to get out there to meet people and make friends. I am so thankful you got to experience that on the retreat. It sounds so delightful. And thank you for sharing the pictures!
“Here” looks beautiful – wishing I was there – meeting some of my FMF friends. “Something special about the process of becoming known” I like that – always a challenge for me too being a little on the introverted side but so worth it. Have a beautiful weekend.
very good post.
And here is where we become known! Amen! Love being with you, learning from you and sharing community with you.
LeeAnn, love that you are enjoying the retreat. Wish I was there with you all. I would have totally been loving on that beautiful baby of yours. I too am an introvert. (I can be an extrovert when I have to be, but am way more of an introvert) An INFJ to be exact! SO much THIS: “In the past few years, I’ve learned that although I’m as introverted as they come, I too need community. I too need to be brave and venture outside of my little circle of friends.
While the comfort of being known is just that – comfortable – I’m learning there is #12 spot this week.
I’m an introvert, too! It’s so awesome and meaningful that you were able to find community at the retreat! What a special blessing!
Thanks so much for stopping by my post! What a beautiful lake. I’m so glad that you got to go to the retreat–sounds like you had a lot of fun!
It really was a beautifully blessed time!
SUCH a blessing to have you with us at the retreat. So, so glad you were able to come. Keep shining your light … you are a gift.