Amelia (see 2 Tomatoes) was here last week to help her parents with medical visits. We were able to meet up one night for coffee. (No, I did not drink coffee.) I really wasn't sure if we had that much in common other than working for non-profit organizations. Even in that work, she is in a whole other world since she is an economist. I can barely balance a checkbook, so determining how to stregthen and boost the economy of a third world country is a little beyond me.
But we soon found a topic that had us going for hours - boys and relationships. I think that topic, like laughter can bridge any cultural gap. We found a lot of common ground as women in our 30's who are still single. I was able to share a great deal about how my faith in God and relationship in Christ has been solid ground to stand on througout my journey. On the surface, she echoed much of what I said about faith and agreed with me on many points. However, there was a hint in her voice and a look in her eye that signaled that she knew her experience was different from mine. I pray that she seeks after that difference.
