Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Friendship is the Best Ship

When we consider the blessings of God—the gifts that add beauty and joy to our lives, that enable us to keep going through stretches of boredom and even suffering—friendship is very near the top. ~ Donald W. McCullough

This week has been fantastic. I am so blessed to have so many amazing friends in my life. Tonight was another 50th birthday celebration. My friend and I went to Dubrovnik’s, an upscale restaurant in town that I have always wanted to go to, and decided that when a group coupon for half price came across my email box that I would buy it. I had a lovely meal of scallops and a delicious chickpea soup to start. A tasty rhubarb crème brulee ended the meal. Ah…then a walk in the sweltering 34 degree weather.

The whole week is really about visiting with people and catching up. Tomorrow I run all day, lunch, supper, post-supper, meeting with friends. I think what I love about the friend I was with tonight is her honesty and probing. We always have such stimulating conversations. We have suffered together, but I am not sure she ever bores me. Contrarily she often engages me deeply.

As we walked home, we decided to try and take some photos but they did not turn out…well, she may send some she took on her smart phone as mine did not seem smart enough to flash in the dark in order to get a good shot. I might post that later as it is a funny photo of me. In the meantime, you get to see the ship I was on in Alaska as it docked in Icy Strait Point.

Tonight I am going to bed thankful of the blessings that God has given which do add beauty and joy to my life. I am going to name them all by name.

Peace,

Suzanne

No comments:

Post a Comment