~Atlantic Ocean view from restaurant, 4:20 pm, 15 Nov 2019 ~
I had an absolutely delightful weekend celebrating my Fri, November 15 birthday with friends: some from far away and long ago; others, right here in the area:
- Thursday, friends Kathy and Laura (both former work colleagues. Laura lives in FL; Kathy, DE. Laura was here Wednesday for an end-of-training session celebration in Columbia MD. I picked her up Thursday morning} and I drove to Bethany Beach , DE for a retreat in the off-season!
~sunset, Bethany Beach, 15 November, 4:55 pm EST~
- Friday, we walked the beach; collected shells and pictures of the ocean, sky, waves; ate; laughed; chatted; journaled; shared books and ideas and caught up with one another. Friday was also Journal Club and we joined in, sitting at the same table! Afterwards we went to a fun restaurant for an early dinner, more laughing, sharing, reminiscing,… wash, rinse, repeat…
- Saturday, we awoke to a roiling ocean. Sadly, our gathering was ending and we had to resume normal lives. After depositing Kathy at home, I dropped Laura off at the airport, drove home arriving about 8 pm. Exhilarated and tired. Ready for my own bed…
- Sunday, monthly Friendstitch gathering. More birthday celebration: good friends, good food (pizza; champagne; salads; cookies and lemon tart cake) and fun… and on
- Monday, she rested!
I am so grateful to my friends for this wonderful celebration and forever memories.