  Only one person outside of the "inner circle" knows this. "Inner circle" being the D-group people who've listened and the parties involved. And Susan C. happened to be sitting beside me at lunch on a day I was feeling particularly talkative and open. I know (think) she's not said anything to anyone. Neither have I. Until now.
Last fall, Jacob, Amanda, and Jacob's mother, a teacher at the middle school, began plotting to match me up with Kara, Jacob's older sister. In January, Mrs. Orr sent me a very nice e-mail that included Kara's e-mail address. We have been trading e-mails a couple of times per month since then and finally talked face-to-face tonight. It took me a while to go over and introduce myself, especially since I wasn't 100% sure the person I'd pegged as her was actually her. (I wonder who is going to harass me about this at church tomorrow. ) We talked about this and that.
She's really easy to talk to. I like that. A little shy when it comes to the dance floor. I was there once, but now I just don't care. Get out there and look like an idiot with everyone else. I know at least one person was pleased with our conversation.
I went to tell Amanda goodbye as we were preparing to leave. "We're leaving in a minute. Have a safe trip. I'll see you when you get back. " "Okay. " Then she mouthed, "Say 'bye' to Kara.
" "I will. " I said goodbye and told her to e-mail me (and that I'd do the same). If nothing more, tonight I learned that I have another friend I can turn to. 
