Just a Simple "Hello" Can Be Life Changing

A dear sweet friend of mine recently moved out of state and I miss her family tremendously!  She recently posted about going to a local park and moms there weren't very receptive to her desire to talk and hopefully plant an acorn of a friendship.  My heart hurt so much for her.  I cannot imagine:  A)  How hard it must be to move to a new area where she does not know ANYONE and B)  How much courage that takes to venture out and approach moms at a park, attempt to strike up a conversation, only get rebuffed.

I believe every mom has been there at some point.  Craving adult interaction, conversation, friendship.  It is incredibly intimidating to to approach a circle of friends, so keep that in mind if a mom does so.  Don't just answer her question and turn away.  So this message goes out to ALL moms!  I challenge you: the next time you are at a park to strike up a conversation with a mom you do not know.  Looking for something in common?  You have children, don't you!?  Kids make fantastic ice breakers.  Exchange names, numbers, or information about a local mommy group you are part of.  Be welcoming.  Be interested.  Be caring.  And remember, a simple hello can be life changing!