Today, after months of not seeing one of my buddies, we reunited. It felt so good. M is hilarious pants and the combination of us is explosively funny. D was there, too and it has been years since I'd seen her. D is the sweetest. She can give me pointers on working with little kids. (I might want to get certified for 3rd or 4th grade.) M and D are so wise. For their wisdom, humor, and good examples, I like them a lot.
We talked about current stuff and celebrated the good things happening in our lives. I left filled up with sunshine and good company.
Today, I saw a few erratic drivers post 2:00 pm. (It is always crazy driving around in DFW.) My hope was that no one was driving under the influence. My friend, Julia was killed instantly last year by an erratic driver. Ever since Julia's death, I've been spooked behind the wheel.
My friends are a lot like Julia. They remind me that I'm quite the social bug and need people, especially if I get attached. I am grateful for the preservation and joy in my life.
On the subject of friends, one of my friends remarked that strong women who try to represent and live an ethical purpose must stick together. I agree with her statement wholeheartedly, and felt like today, and last week testify to the sentiment that women should travel in packs and share the "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", so to speak. Today was awesome and a sober happy hour. (My friends are super creative and can whip up some seriously funny material.)
In my prayers, I have so much to be thankful for. In particular, inclusive friends. Also, I'm grateful for the half soft taco my stomach tolerated. I was a good girl and ate all of my guacamole.
Tomorrow, I will light a candle before Mass for all of my blessings, for Julia, and hope.
(There was no photo taken as we all thought today was really not picture day. Besides, we were too busy giggling.)
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