Monday, January 24, 2011

Anchored

I cannot say enough about how important it is to have an annual girls' getaway trip.  I was just blessed by a trip to Mexico with 3 old, dear friends. 
 We have been through a lot together, some I've known since birth, some sorority sisters, some we just found on the side of the road.  All are special and loved.  All could not come this year, and were missed, but those of us that were able to getaway left feeling renewed and replenished.  Once I got over the guilt of leaving my peeps I was able to embrace the stillness...

and laughter, 

of these girls 

who 

have been 

my

companions 

on many 

roads 

through

life...

college,

heartbreaks, 

weddings, 

deaths,

births...
 Just like the lovely song "Anchor"

and to paraphrase one of my favorite bloggers at Breathless Expectation, I am grateful and blessed to be "anchored back down" by God, my beloved husband, family, and friends.  What anchors you?

6 comments:

  1. Sounds fabulous! You are one lucky lady...Mexico and Blissdom? SWEET. See ya soon!!

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  2. So nice! It looks amazing. I wish I could go to Blissdom:( I have been envious all week!! green really with envy, for SURE next year!

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  3. Looks like lots of fun. I am not going to Blissdom. I didn't know anything about it until you asked. I am going to the adoption momma's retreat though the following weekend. Are you going to that?
    Blessings,
    Amy

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  4. Oooh....what a fantastic trip...and even more fantastic friends!
    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a super sweet comment! Yes, those coincidences are so cool--God rocks!
    Looking forward to continuing to get to know you more,
    Lana

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  5. sweet, sweet pollly... love the MLK speach, too. really. love. can't wait to hear more on your adventure in adoption. totally loved spending this time in bliss with you. xoxo

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  6. I have similar friends....ones that I have known from childhood. I love "road companions through life". So true and such a blessing!!

    Your comment started my day with a smile. I ditto what you wrote...blessings my new friend ;)

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Your kind words are such an encouragement, thanks for stopping by