Like Two Sparrows in a Hurricane (2)

[MAL]

Ellie,
I had checked her out on Facebook so kind of knew what she would looks like.

Then I saw her and she just didn't seem to fit. Of course she was around people she didn't know, in front of me, with a guy that she is trying to figure out, in a church where she doesn't share the same faith....that is a lot of stuff for someone to face.

But to me she didn't seem to have a light-hearted way about her like I think RC would want and be attracted to. She seemed distant, sad maybe, or a bit rigid. It also seemed like there was a pain and sadness in her, or a lonliness (I don't know how long ago she lost her H or what her life has been like.)

I can't put my finger on it, but I again may not be the best person to comment.

She was very plain, like there was little attempt to dress up and look nice. No make-up, nothing special with her hair. PLAIN. I guess the best way to say it would be that she isn't anyone I would ever be jealous about.

But then again RC isn't the type to look for outside beauty. So that didn't surprise me.

The lack of a spirt and light shining from within....that WAS a surprise. But again, maybe it was the situation or my impression of her.

RC would never be with someone who didn't have a good heart and wasn't a kind person. So she must be okay. I just didn't pick up anything that told me this was the gal for him. It seemed like a mis-match in some ways.

I watched during Sunday school and church and didn't see them touching or anything to indicate they were a couple. But then again they are still learning about each other and that may be seen as inappropriate in church (and I don't know how strong her faith is either).

Cute story to share (not sure I shared this one already or not)...

When I first started talking to RC again, my friend K told me what her H had said to her after he met J for the first time. He said something like "RC would rather date her then MAL? MAL is so much hotter than that. I'm not saying I want to go out with your friend K, but MAL is a lot hotter than she is! What is he thinking?" lol - it still makes me chuckle to think about her telling me that story about what he said.

I don't know what kind of vibe she got, but it had to be an uncomfortable morning if she knew who I was.