The Farm Wife Sagas

You know that one question that sneaks up on you out of nowhere? The one that makes you stop mid-laundry fold or in the middle of aisle nine at the grocery store?

For me, it’s always: How has so much time gone by without seeing friends I used to see all the time? Seriously, what kind of time warp are we living in? And more importantly, why is it so hard to keep up?

Life just has a sneaky way of filling up every spare second. Between kids, work, family, farm chores (and, let’s be honest, the occasional Netflix binge), it’s no wonder we blink and suddenly months have passed.

That’s why I’m extra thankful for friendships that “get it.” The ones that don’t keep score or send you a passive-aggressive text like, “Well, I guess you forgot about me.” Nope. These friends understand that sometimes coordinating schedules feels like trying to land a rocket on the moon.

But every once in a while, the stars align. This past week, I had one of those rare gems of a day. It may have been a blazing hot morning at the NC Zoo (note to self: vents in the desert exhibit floor after trekking the African safari were heavenly, ifykyk), but it was exactly what my heart needed.

There’s just something about watching our littles giggle and run wild together while we moms attempt to carry on a conversation between snack requests, water breaks, and of course the occasional “MOM, LOOK!” at the zebras or any animal the kids swore they could bring home or sneak into the exhibit with.

By the end of the day, my feet were tired, my hair was frizzy, I probably smelled so bad (sorry, dance studio), but my heart? Completely full. Sometimes all it takes is a little sunshine, some animal sightings, and a good catch-up session with a long-lost friend to remind you that the best friendships are the ones that pick up right where they left off no matter how much time has passed.

So here’s your sign: send that text, set that date, or make that phone call. Even if it’s just coffee on the porch or a sweaty zoo walk, your heart will thank you for it. 💕