| Girl's Weekend (7/31/11) |
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I have spent the last several days in Los Angeles with my sister and a couple of our friends who just happen to be sisters as well. We are all the about the same age and have known each other for years. We packed up our NorCal bags and came to support my sister on the opening night of a play that she is starring in.
When we all get together, the chemistry is pure magic. Good food, good wine and plenty of laughter abound. I have never felt such a strong bond as I do with this group of amazing women. There is nothing quite like being surrounded by women who love you unconditionally, who have known you in good times and bad, who share your joys and your sorrows and yet are not your significant other. There is nothing that we cannot share in our little sacred circle, no judgment, just pure love. I do not think I have the words to express how deeply this touches me (and you know I am all about the words).
As I progress down this path, I have found that it is so important to have a support system such as these girls. We may not see or talk to each other as often as we would like but that doesn't matter at all. The love and respect we have for each other is always there, it never leaves us. Sometimes I forget about this bond. There are times when I feel kicked around by life and I retreat to my corner to lick my wounds. It is in these moments that I realize all I have to do is look up and see the beautiful smiling faces of these women who stand in that corner cheering me on and I know that no matter what, I am not alone, they have my back. Just remembering that fills my soul with such peace.
So tonight, on my last night of this girl's weekend, I raise my glass and toast these incredible women. They have given me so much and I leave feeling full of love, touched by their laughter, their intelligence, their wit and a bit of their spirit. I am better for having them in my life.
Thank you girls! |
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I am still smiling as I recall some of the many things we shared! I am glad that you and Erin got home safe. Looking forward to next year's event, and even though parts of me think it will be hard to top this past weekend, the bigger parts of me know it can be done. Would love to see you gals make it up to Roseville and meet Jen.
(((hugs)))
Christie