Are you a believer?

This week I signed the girls up for a homeschool PE class twice a week at the YMCA.  It seems my oldest might be getting a little depressed due to the lack of social interaction. They had a great time. I stayed to watch the first class, I knew they were nervous...so was I. It took them a bit, but they got into it. A major difference I have noticed here is people look each other in the eye and smile. It seems to be an invitation to strike up a convo or at least a greeting. During the first class another mother approached me, smiled, sat down, and we began chatting. Very nice! Towards the end of the class she asked if she could pray for me. I said "sure" and took her hand. "I can use all the prayers I can get". She then said she loves that I am humble. God loves it too. She said a nice prayer, class ended and we parted ways. Today, she asked me if I was a believer. My response was somewhat vague. Towards the end of todays convo, she said she cares about me and my family. So, my big question is...can we be friends? Now, nothing I say is meant to offend anyone. Please just see it as my perspective. I would say I am a believer. I am a believer in magic and beauty. I believe in fate. I believe we have a purpose. I believe it is not my place to judge anyone. I believe I don't know the answers. I believe in love. Love is my religion. I practice Buddhism. I believe in karma. I believe we are all one. I'm pretty sure she was asking me if I believed in Jesus. Of course I do, he existed. Now, here is where things can get a little tricky. This woman is a Jesus freak. She is not your standard run of the mill Christian. Again, I don't mean to offend. She mentioned she homeschools her children because they don't teach the right history in public school. So, now we are going down the road of Jesus and dinosaurs. That may be a bit too much for me. Is it possible to be close friends with someone who's beliefs vastly differ from my own? I don't eat meat, I have lots of friends that do. I'm pretty liberal but I have republican friends. I'm a free-thinking, tattooed, hippie type...could I be friends with a born-again, conservative holy roller? We have motherhood in common. We both have 5 children. She is the first to have reached out to me. I wonder though, is it because I look like I need saving?? She is very nice but has that blank "come into the light" look in her eyes. I guess I'll just go with it. I like prayers. Prayers are powerful. It is important that we discuss our feelings, wants, needs with the powers that be. There is nothing more beautiful than someone wishing good things for you. It is a blessing when another takes time to share positive energy with someone. Love is love. It really doesn't have to be that complicated. Now, if she starts trying to "save" me, we may have a problem.