Houston Hobbies

Just got back from Houston last night after being there for 5 days. I went to see dear friends that I have known for 30 yrs. All of us have gone through so many trying times, illnesses, divorces, prodical children,  job changes, house buying and selling, shopping for Christmas, new fad diets, having grandchildren, some of our parents dying and many other topics. We don’t see each other as often as we would like, but when we do, it is like we are together every day of our lives. It just never takes us long to feel the closeness or the loving friendship which always is such a blessing, especially to me. Cindy and Cathy are twins who have adopted me as their “sister” in more than just the name. They treat me like I am a part of their family. The laughter and the love which abounds is just something very special. Since I am an only child, it is wonderful to have these precious “sister’s” in my life.  They love it when I come down and just automatically begin to arrange their furniture, in fact, they expect it. Cathy felt slighted when I didn’t walk in and begin to arrange.  Before leaving yesterday, my eyes began to roam around the room and Cindy said, “oh no, she is getting in her arranging mood, I can just see it” and sure enough, whilel Randy began to carry suitcases to the car, I started moving counces, chairs and tables. I just couldn’t leave without changing something. Of couse, Cindy had to go get the Pledge and dust cloth so we began a “room makeover” before leaving. The 3 days before, we had sat and made 28 wreaths while munching on brownines and ice cream! Once, on the road to home, I began to think of them and all the memories we have had over the last 30 yrs. Each year becomes a little harder to make time, but each time we do see each other, also becomes a little more special. These are just precious friends who mean the world to me and who continue to open their hearts to not only me, but to our family. God has blessed me in so many ways, and I just want to thank Him for the blessing of their friendship……..they will never know what a blessing they are to me, thank you Cinday and Cathy for your love, your hearts and sharing your lives with me! Can’t wait till next time.