Heavenly Father MAKES You Have Friends

I am a loner type of person. :) Most people wouldn't know that about me. I can have fun with people, but I truly just like being home with my family - alone. I never really got into playdates or game night with "The Girls." And I think my kids are starting to get frustrated with me because they don't have friends over very often.
Recently I've wondered about this quirk of mine. I am sure I have even hurt feelings or offended others because of my lack of desire to "do things." I don't even like the phone.
Now don't get me wrong, I truly LOVE people. I have so many friends and family that I feel blessed to have in my life. I can't really understand what my problem is, but I have decided to make a concerted effort to be a better friend.
Things brings me to my main point....
Heavenly Father has placed me in a wonderful pickle. :) I have a friend who has been going through some yucky stuff. I think we both felt that we wanted to be closer but just never had the time. For some odd reason she felt impressed to come to me with her struggles. We have become very close and I treasure her friendship.
Now as I look back at the whole situation, I feel so grateful for a Heavenly Father who sometimes throws things at you that you need. I didn't even know that I would need my friend so much. Or that I would learn so much from her.
Strength!!! She is an amazing source of strength.
Love!!!! She truly loves her kids. They are her friends!! I have seen the power of such a love. It heals and smooths the horrible things in life. The love she gives those little monkeys is 100% Christlike!
Peace!!! She wouldn't say that she has any type of peace in her life right now; but she has it. She is the one who brings it into her home.
I have also learned how much I need to open up again. I didn't used to always be so closed. So watch our world, here I come!!!!!