just a phone call

I had no idea I would have a new story to tell so soon, but God works 24/7 huh?!
Yesterday, I was working in the yard when my 10 year old yells from the house "Mooommm, pphoonnee!!!" So I yelled back, "bring me the phone!!" (I was on a roll and did not want to stop) When I said 'hello' a familiar voice on the other end said "Hey! I haven't talked to you in a long time and I was just calling to see how you are!" Now, this friend of mine has went through some tough stuff fairly recent and I immediately felt ashamed that I had not been the one to call HER. I really haven't talked to or seen her in quite awhile. But she was so sincere and just plain sweet about wanting to see how we all were. It was good to hear from her and it made me realize it doesn't take a lot of time or a big production to just keep in touch. We were only on the phone 15 minutes.
Isn't that so much like God....sitting there, not seeing or hearing from us for days or weeks on end and then out of the blue -- He'll just touch us somehow and remind us HE is still there even if WE haven't taken the time. He says 'hey, how are YOU?" I love the way He is so gracious and merciful, to take the time to show me through the love of a friend, not a crisis or tragedy.
Thank you Lord!
And thank you H.S. It was good to talk to you!