Recently, two of our daughters have been going on long morning walks. At some point during this daily walk, they pass our apartment and wave to us on the balcony as they pass, if we are out there. If we are not out there yet, they will text something like, “Balcony Time,” and we know it’s about time to catch a glimpse of the girls as they pass by. There’s usually lots of waving, laughing, and blowing of kisses—it’s a great start to our day!

Yesterday neither Doug nor I had our phone near us. We both got caught up in work related stuff or some other morning routine and forgot about “Balcony Time.” When we each returned to our phones, we found a series of texts asking, “Where are you,” “Are you ignoring me” and the best was, “COME OUTSIDE AND SAY HI.” Which for you and me might mean we left cap lock on, but for her, it was actual screaming! And what dawned on me after reading about 8 texts from them was, had they called, we would have been outside in one second.

Calling would have been the best choice and the most direct. We all do it, we “hide behind” texts and emails and say things like, “They never got back to me.” Our mind goes to the negative places of, “They don’t want me,” or “I’m not good enough,” but maybe, just MAYBE they are busy “caught up in work related stuff or other morning routines.” Hiding behind an email is safe. Picking up the phone is BOLD! Sometimes, picking up the phone is going to actually get you what you want—or not, but you’ll have your answer. Today is a BOLD day, make the call!

Let’s GO! WE GOT THIS!
Beth