The theme: Enchanted Forest...complete with fairy dust, enchanted trees, sparkly wings, fairy wands, and a delightful day for a delightful 7-year old who informed me, "I don't feel any older, Miss Angie." :)
After the birthday festivities, I got to spend some quality time with my bestest friend. I have had the blessing of seeing this friend twice in the past six days and I cannot begin to put into words how truly thankful and blessed I feel about being the given the gift of her precious time. She is such an encouragement. I don't have to weigh words -- I can just say whatever I am thinking/feeling and she doesn't judge me for just being me. For this -- I am truly blessed.
After lunch, we helped out another friend for a few hours...continuing our conversation from lunch. Again -- I never ever fear with her that she is going to criticize my tears. We have a safety in our friendship because we know that no matter what, we are going to be there for one another. It's an amazing security.
Before we parted ways, my encourager said, "I want you to go home, eat some soup, put on your jammies, and watch one of the early episodes of The Office. I want you to laugh and relax." I weighed the repercussions of canceling my plans -- (Yes, plural and totally on accident) -- one of the individuals has a terrible habit of cancelling plans on me and seemingly not feeling bad about it - which is fine. I've come to expect no follow-through with this particular person thus leaving me free to create a Plan B with each Plan A that we create. It's kind of fun. And it does help me not to get torqued. I don't expect follow through... It's easier that way. The second set of plans was with my crafty friend...who actually was totally fine with the cancellation. She said, "Angie, I thought about ALL that you were doing today and I decided that we shouldn't get together tonight." I interjected, "This time change...and it being sooo dark out right now at 7:10 -- it makes me want to crawl under the covers and go to bed."
Needless to say -- watched the Dundies, donned flannel jammies, some homemade soup, and sparkly Christmas lights...I've had the most relaxing sort of Saturday evening. Tomorrow begins Mission's Conference until Wednesday and then two free evenings...and then it's off to Georgia to spend a week with my brother and parents!!! I cannot believe it will be happening in 7 more wake-ups/sleeps!!!! Where did this last year go? I just don't understand...
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Great photo! Glad to read your thoughts...This does not mean I am a mind reader, though.
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