This week has been so fun. Our friends John and Pauline came to visit from New Jersey, along with their kids Reuben and Joshua. We have some common friends in the area that go back to more than 10 years ago, so the last few days have been good times of catching up, hanging out, eating good food, etc. With friends together food is always involved :) On Sunday night, the husbands watched the kids while the women went out for a nice meal at Judie's and chatted until the restaurant was closing. On Monday night we went out to see "Miss Pettigrew Lives for Day". It was a very good story and we loved it. I was beside myself to think that I had gone out two nights on a row with girlfriends!!
Tuesday through Thursday another group of friends, Peter, Gemma, their children and one dog also came up from Maryland for a visit. We have known them through the student fellowship while we were in UMass. Their children are now so big and tall. Sophia bonded immediately with all the children, especially their dog, Coco. She would sing lullaby to her when she was taking a nap on the floor.
Everyone at the Dock for dinner
Gemma and Jun Jun posing by the trampoline
On Thursday morning Gemma, Mari and I had breakfast together. These special moments with veteran wives and mothers have been so rejuvenating to me. It has made me appreciate these friends so much more. They are women who are strong when they are weak, who are down-to-earth practical while dealing with the stresses in life. I am thankful for the gift of real friendship.
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