Open minds

I belong to a mom's group in the area that is a lot of fun. We are always out together taking our kids to activities or doing crafts. We have a blast and the best part is that the other moms are great. They are all so different and just all around great people. Last night we had a mom's night out and met up at Starbuck's. I grabbed a hot cocoa and two other moms showed up shortly there after. We got cozy in their big leather seats and started to chat. Our topics turned to the big three no-nos, you know, the topics that you shouldn't discuss in mixed company: sex, religion and politics. Usually, that is where I get uncomfortable. I get a little anxious, especially when it comes to religion. I am so used to people attacking or belittling me for my beliefs that I feel like I ready myself for it now. This was a totally different situation. These ladies were the kindest, most opened minded, understanding and inquisitive people. It was so nice to be able to just ask questions back and forth between friends. We talked for hours and ended up closing the place. Where did the time go? Between a Catholic, Mormon and Jew, we had a great discussion and a ton of fun. See, it can be done civily. I feel like I have some of the best friends in the world. Some of the time I don't even have to look for them. It is like God just puts them right in front of me!