The weekend; sometimes saying the
word with the proper emphasis gets the point across. If not I’ll elaborate. Unexpectedly excellent time with friends
always brightens the horizon and affirms the way life is meant to be
experienced. Established friends welcome
you back to their company and new friends are open to your warmth. These words reverberate as I recall the start
of the weekend on Friday evening with a scheduled visit to my dear friend,
confidant and a heart sister. She
accommodated my shelter needs by sharing a slice of her sanctuary; a
comfortable enclave ensconced in an open and loving community.
Her neighbors stopped by to say
hello. We engaged in varied and
enjoyable conversation for three hours reluctantly breaking up at 1 a.m.
Friendly and genuine aren’t powerful enough adjectives to describe the three
visitors.
Saturday started slowly with
breakfast at a local eatery and visiting with another close girlfriend
chit-chatting about life and the challenges we face. Conversations that include unfettered sharing
strengthen the bonds of caring and interdependence.
Sure, we consider ourselves
independent but as my close friends say, independence and interdependence are
not mutually exclusive. One supports and
encourages the other, similar to friendship and love; protective, encouraging
and nurturing.
Saturday found us in familiar
shopping mode – yes girls shop. But not
the hunt and capture. We enjoy the
social nature of shopping as we wander the many purveyors of durables and
perishables. We search for treasures to
add to our trove. We help each other
with styles, colors and coordination suggestions.
The evening carried us to a
familiar dining establishment and more conversation that lubricated the hinges
on the door to our soul. When you can
reveal yourself to another and feel protected you know you’ve arrived at true
and lasting friendship.
Sunday sauntered in, uniting with
more friends and enjoying fare at an open and welcoming establishment that added
fun to the gathering. The furtive glances
from the men at the bar between the dining room and the rest rooms brought
smiles of satisfaction. Men will be men
and women will always have the upper hand.
Not so sorry guys but we are the stronger gender.
Sunday evening brought dinner with
one of my children, our first together. After that we enjoyed a movie at one of
the newest recliner chair, utmost customer comfort cinemas. We laughed and
fought back tears of empathy as the plot unfolded effortlessly and smoothly.
The end of the evening encouraged
conversations with a third of my kitchen cabinet (a terms utilized by a
successful multiple term president to describe his most trusted confidants and
advisors). They imbued me with
confidence at the beginning of the weekend and I needed to convey the success.
Monday looms on the horizon, one
more day off the calendar moving me closer to the date when I can truly live
24x7 the way my creator intended. My
operating system will finally be installed in the box that identifies it to the
world as unified and complete.
Have a wonderful day and looking
forward to your stopping by tomorrow to read my next post.
Love and hugs, Nikki DiCaro
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