Starting to Say Goodbye

COUNTDOWN: 23 DAYS

Yesterday I attended a Quarter Auction one of my friends, Monica, hosted to collect money for Breast Cancer Research in honor of her mother surviving the disease last year.

Besides helping out a great cause by bidding on all sorts of things, (I didn't win any of them which was OK--less to move!) I had the opportunity to say goodbye to some of the women who were welcoming and sweet to me when I moved out here and knew virtually no one.

While I am so excited to start my new life in California, it was sad to say goodbye to:
-- Michele and Theresa who gave me the opportunity to participate in their events after only seeing my work once
-- Kristen whose workshop packed 18 people into my dining room and kitchen for a day of fun
-- Donna, who always has a big hug and smile for me at Monica's events
-- Miriam, who has been a customer of my CTMH business and tells wonderful stories

I also got to see Rachael, Shelly and Ruth--who I will get to see again before leaving at Laura's Party on June 11.

As I was driving away from the Annapolis Elk's Lodge, I felt grateful to have had my life touched by these wonderful women. I also felt sad that I may not see them again.