Two things that made me giggle while I was shopping at the new Sobey's with Connie this morning ... the flowers I understand ... the purple cauliflowers ??????
My friend Mary who was my dragon-boat seat partner (turned partner in crime, turned good friend) and I met for a horribly disappointing and bland breakfast yesterday morning. Although the food was very sad (I had to resort to salt and pepper ... or salt and dirt as I called it as a child ... which I never do) the conversation was wonderful as it always seems to be with her. Mary just has a way of hearing my fears and answering them in a way that works in my heart. I was sharing with her my questioning about whether or not I really even want to date. I mentioned this a bit earlier but I have thought more about it. My biggest fear seemed to be that I would absolutely have to give up some of the things that fill my heart and my days to make room for dating, or even scarier a relationship. To this Mary replied ... the right guy will join you as you will join him. Of course he will.
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Poor Chris had his little white basketball sneakers dragged out of his house the second he got home from work Friday because I had my heart set on being outside and there was a storm teasing to wreak havoc on my plans. You know that feeling when the weather gets warm enough to be outside and you feel like there is no way it will last and you have to savor every last minute of warmth and sun. I have to confess that as we were planning Chris pointed out the ominous black clouds ... and I, being way in the south ... where it was sunny ... denied the existence of even a harmless fluff in the sky ... but really I could see what he saw but thought that I could convince him that there was a completely different weather system playing out where we would be going to play ball. Playing is so important ... I have been learning that in a million different ways the last little while. It seems to be what is keeping me sane right now ... those little moments of pure silliness. So it was just a delight to be in the freash spring air in the middle of a school field, on a court ... playing, getting dirty, and laughing. I lost, but that did not matter. I even let Chris teach me some of the rules ... I think he feared for his safety ; )What a trooper!
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Today was sweet. A walk with Connie in Fish Creek ... which automatically equals copious amounts of giggles. A great swim that worked the lightning out of my legs. And then a beautiful drive out to Kirst's parents house in the country ... the sun showing it's glory, the man on his horse, the family pulled over peeking into the windows of the fifth-wheel for sale on the side of the high-way, beautiful music ... and me crying once again overwhelmed with how so many beautiful moments can happen at the same time. An amazing barbecued meal and one of my favorite deserts of angel-food cake and fresh berries. Yummy wine. Endless smiles, giggles, hugs, and tugs from my Tayah. A good cuddle with Jamison. Giggles with Kirst. A gerber-daisy plant from Kirst's mom Kathy. Stars that make your jaw hurt from starring at them with your head cranked back and your mouth open (I will never forget the time my grade 9 teacher told me in front of the class that I would catch a fly if I didn't close my mouth ... didn't she know I would stop thinking if I did that?)
Blessed, full, and loved am I. (Okay ... and rested ... yes I fell asleep again ... this is getting plain silly!)
What a gift to always be welcomed with open arms into a home like that ... I hope that I get the chance to have a home as welcoming as theirs one day.
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