Friends

This week, I had 2 members of the Relief Society presidency come to my home and visit with me. It was a good visit. They indirectly asked about my church attendance. And, I was honest. I have little patience for the social part of church.

I don’t have many close relationships at church. I think out of all the people I attend church with (my neighbors), only a handful have any connection outside of that building. By that, I mean conversations about life and family happenings/daily struggles, etc. Church for me is about worship. I’m there to hear what message the Holy Spirit has for me that day and renew my covenants. If I connect socially with anyone, that is just a bonus.

Before COVID, it was the exact opposite. My life was very different then. I was a full-time mom who had little social interaction outside of the computer, and church was the opportunity to meet with people who lived in ways similar to how I did.

I live life differently now. I work 40 hours a week in person (versus remote), and I’m an introvert, so much of my social battery gets used up at work. I need my time off to recharge. I also crave movement, so my spirit gets recharged with a workout or on a long bike ride, and sometimes sitting inside for services seems stifling. And, I have little patience for surface-level connections… I get enough of that at work.

I know where my peace comes from, and I know where truth can be found. Whether I’m in the building on Sunday or not, that knowledge isn’t going anywhere.

I invite my neighbors who may have access to this page to connect with me. Call, text, email, send a message… especially if we’ve known each other a long time. I will make the time to connect with you.