Very Upsetting

A couple of days ago I sent out an email to some of my friends asking if they would like to do a babysitting swap this week so Mike and I could go to dinner. Today, one of the ladies emailed me back, basically saying she thought I was a bad person, a liar, and she didn't trust me. I was very shocked and offended, especially because she has only ever met me about 5 times, maybe. And that was only during scrap booking meetings. I really don't know how I am supposed to feel or react. I've always known that people from this part of the country tend to be more judgmental, but I had never experienced it before today. I'm going to assume that the Lord wants me to learn something from this situation. I don't know what it is yet, maybe forgiveness and understanding. I'm definitely not feeling that way right now, I have a long way to go before I can reach forgiveness for sure!

We all go through trials I guess. I know so many people who have much harder challenges in their lives. They have found a way to live happily and accept their trials so I can do that, too. Thank you to everyone who has sent me messages of encouragement and inspiration. You all mean so much to me and I am very grateful.