 A milestone birthday. One I couldn't even imagine as a child; teenager; young woman; mother; grandmother. My mom, 2 grandfathers and a grandmother didn't make it this far. Planned: Dinner out with one daughter and a home cooked dinner with the other. A birthday box from out-of-state son. (assumption) Time for the birthday eve dinner with my daughter and grandson. A little b.d. shopping at Cato and then a hunt for the "new vegetarian restaurant" nearby. Driving out of town and enjoying the turning leaves, bare trees and green pines. Strange place for any restaurant. Then we saw a sign and pulled into the driveway. Seemed deserted-no answer at 2 side doors; no cars; no people. I was beckoned to come around back and we entered the unlocked back door. Still seemed deserted; took a split-second before I saw the streamers, balloons, people (my people) smiling and surprising and delighting me with their presence for the whole weekend in a lovely guesthouse! The boys from Brooklyn, the girls and their (and my) loved ones. Family working and planning for months! A comprehensive menu hanging on the fridge (not frog/gotta love spell check), food supplies in cupboards, activity plans, physical gifts and the supreme gifts of time, thoughtfulness, caring and love. Such a wonderful milestone celebration! (scary Milton backstory for another time) So grateful for these babies become children, become adults, become friends of my heart. |
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