Friendship at Home

This was such a wonderful day. Fixed lunch for some friends today and instead of eatting and rushing out the door to go back to committments or errands, we actually sat around until almost four just visiting and talking. We learned alot from each other. One of the ladies is facing the “empty nest” season of her life and is anxious about what she will do with herself. One friend is wondering what career she will be studying for as she is single and knows that she will need to be doing something that will provide not only a living, but doing something that she loves. Another is enjoying the “golden years” of her life and was telling us about the neighborhood that she has lived in and the neighbors that are eager to help in return for her teaching them English. Another has been having health problems and is “coming back to life” after some months of some real pain. We all had stories that we shared, as we sipped on tea and cupcakes. There was enough food to send home with the ones who wanted to take chicken salad for sandwiches for their dinner. It was just so refreshing to sit and learn from ladies ranging in age from the middle 30’s to the late 70’s….it reminded me of stories I have read in magazines, that women used to take the time to do just what we did today. We were encouraging to each other, sharing stories of our families and our lives that hopefully might inspire each of us in our attempt to live our lives, to reach out to others. Thank you sweet ladies for staying and sharing. The laughter and the fellowship were refreshing! One of the ladies actually brought me vegetables from her garden. Another brought me a wooden spoon that her husband had made. Beautiful gifts, given from the heart…I think we all learned today that these are the times that grow us, not only in listening to friends, but makes us want to do this again.; very very soon……..This was not an afternoon in the South, it was in our home in California! They might not have Sister Schubert rolls here, but we did just fine without them today.