Really, I had plans to see friends in Topeka and I had wanted to go to the most awesome fabric store in Lawrence. Below are a couple pictures of the inside of Sarah's on Mass St....see all that fabric....it is fabulous!!!
What better reason to take a ROAD TRIP!! I got out my Dixie Chicks CD's, filled up with gas, bought snacks, and set off for Lawrence before noon on Saturday.
This was one of those days where I didn't mind driving and didn't care how far and didn't need anyone else with me. Turned up the AC, turned up the Dixie Chicks and sang out loud the entire drive to Lawrence!
Listening to the Chicks reminded me of college, and I started reflecting on experiences and friendships. With each song, I was transported back to a time and place, remembering my girls, smiling and singing along.
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| All 8 of us together at Janel's Wedding, May 2010 |
Our friendships begin as children, and grew through high school and college. We became wives and mothers, our roles changing, our lives changing, but always making time for each other. The girls fill my soul, re-charge my batteries and make me laugh. There is an enduring history, an easy silence, and an unmistakable bond. We love each other like sisters and cherish the time we spend together!
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| Winery Trip in June 2007 |
Although not nearly enough, we try to get together monthly or every couple months to catch up, have some well deserved girl time, and usually talk all things crafting, husbands, relationships, and kids...the good, the bad and usually the funny!!
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| Tonya's Wedding in 2006 |
We joke about buying a "compound" and all of us living as one big happy family...with husbands, kids and pets leading a self sustaining life together! Our husbands probably wouldn't go for the "compound" idea BUT I know our friendships will survive anything and we will be road tripping, laughing and crafting until we are old and gray!
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| My wedding in 2007 |
I LOVE YOU GIRLS! NOW AND FOREVER!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING MY SOUL SISTERS!!!
4 comments:
Ah! We never have enough time together. The hubby hates the word "commune", make him think of a cult. I have started saying "Exclusive Community", he is better with that. Love you too!
And I am going to have to check out that fabric store. Next time you head to Lawrence let me know.
What a sweet post. I got a little teary, even. If only we could get together more often!!
Love you too, all of you! This made me teary also, Kalinda. We truly are soul sisters. I'm so glad you are all in my life!
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