Thank goodness it’s Friday!  The end of another week in the marketplace.  Bet all of us can hardly wait for the weekend plans to be realized!  I am. . .

Today, I’m headed for meetings in the city, but I want to share a wee bit before taking off.

There is a line from a magnificent song “Wherever You Go, I Will Go”, based on the story of Naomi and Ruth.  “I want to say something to all of you who have become a part of the fabric of my life!”

Having a somewhat poetic nature, I have always been struck by the meaning of those words.  I think of all the folks who’ve become a part of the ‘fabric of my life’.  Some via familial paths.  Some via work environments.  Some who’re there because we were at the same place, at the same time. . . our paths crossed, and an instant connection was born bringing with it lifelong friendship.

And we become a part of the ‘fabric of each other’s lifes!’

This morning I want to say something to all who read this who are becoming a part of the fabric of our AWP life.

In case you haven’t noticed, I’m a passionate woman!  If I feel deeply about something - you’re more than likely going to know it.  I have even been known to “go off on a tangent”.  Loving friends say, “Linda, you done gone to preachin’ now!”

Last night’s last post was a little on the ‘preachin’ side and if preachin’ isn’t your style, my hearty apology.

But you see, for me it’s like this.

I know women have so much to offer the world.  Especially those of us who’ve lived enough of life to gain wisdom, integrity, balance, maturity . . . and a voice.

I know the world needs what we have to give!  But I also  know the marketplace can drain us - take what we have and wring it from us without a worry or care.

I am passionate that as women in the 2nd half of the journey, we pursue our God-given destiny and purpose, and if that’s where we are now - wonderful!

But if it’s not and there’s that nagging sense that perhaps there’s more for some point in my life ahead - then I want AWP and those of us who will ‘become a part of the fabric of your lives’ to be the best possible resource we can be!

So, if on occasion I ‘go to preachin’ - forgive my style!  But remember from whence the style comes.

It’s from a heart for all of you!

Have an AWESOME day!

  Linda