Day 332: Crossovers

(From Thursday July 24)

I had book club tonight with two of my dear friends. I drove home feeling all warm and fuzzy from spending time with them. They are crossovers in my life, two of many that I am grateful for. What do I mean by crossovers? They were co-workers who became friends outside of the workplace and even though we don't work together any longer we remain friends. They crossed over from being work friends to real friends. They are just two examples, I have more. And I'm so grateful. It happened when I entered back into the work force a few years ago and started working at Young Life. When I left Young Life I wasn't sure how many work friends would crossover. It's easy to be work friends but it takes a lot more intentionality to be real friends. And I'm grateful for these friends who have remained in my life. I love them dearly, they make me feel comfortable to be myself and to be honest about my life. I'm incredibly blessed to have them in my life.

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