Last night my friend Laura hosted a girls-only goodbye party for me. It was so much fun to have six of my friends (Laura, Rachael B., Rachel H., Ruth, Shelly and Monica B.) around a table talking about the experiences we've had together and those we are looking forward to in the future year.
The last time we were together was at a weekend retreat that I had organized and hosted at a Winter Retreat House in Annapolis earlier this year in January. Rachael B. surprised us a few months ago by renting out the same Winter Retreat House for a weekend in March of 2009. Shelly had asked me if I would fly back to join them.
I had agreed, but I hadn't thought much about it, but now, it's nice to know the next time I'll be able to spend quality time with this wonderful group.
At the end of the evening, I received a lot of heart-warming goodbye hugs and acknowledgements. Rachel H. made a gorgeous fiendship card for me and the sentiments she shared in it brought a tear to my eye. The hostess-with-the-most-ess, Laura, who has been taking pottery at a studio in Adams Morgan, presented me with a beautiful handmade bowl in rich deep reds, greens and golds as my first house warming gift.
I am so grateful to have such rich and wonderful friendships! I will definitely miss these women!
1 comment:
Awwww Shucks... My bowl made the internet. :-) I am so proud. Now you have to finish your album and post it too!!!
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