A meal and great conversation

 Waking up to a cool morning...It is 46 degrees outside and an expected high today of 69.  It's going to be a nice day ahead. 

Thought I would share my yesterday with y'all.  I didn't even have time to open my computer, except to make a quick post that morning. 

The day was filled with sweet December moments that sure filled up my cup. I enjoyed a Christmas lunch with my dear friends. We drove out of my driveway around 10:00 yesterday morning and pulled back in around 2:30 pm. 

No rushing at all...we were taking our time enjoying the good food and the wonderful conversations.  I think we lingered a couple of hours just chit chatting and enjoying catching up about life.  The meal alone felt like a nice celebration.  Lobster bisque and warm bread for beginners..It was so rich and warm and I will honestly say that I just wanted to pause between each bite to make it last longer.  lol.  The entrees were awesome, but I ended up bringing mine home.  The bisque FILLED me up!

We shared a lovely lunch, exchanged gifts that were thoughtful and fun and we shared some emotional moments as well as a lot of laughter that only comes when friends truly know one another.  

I'm holding this gathering in my heart...as I truly love these ladies.  And you know what? These are the things where I am reminded that the greatest gifts do not come with bows...they come with the moments when we share a meal with friends and when we sit for hours finding comfort in the season of giving. 

They come wrapped in familiar voices and soft understanding that friendship itself is one of God's sweetest blessings.

Last night's dinner?  Sam had leftovers from Longhorn steakhouse, and I had a peanut butter cracker..I was still too full from the delicious bisque. 

Today is a day of wrapping gifts, catching up on reading blogs and for sitting in my recliner.  

I love you all like family..  

shug.