TRICOLOR FRIENDS

I'm sure by now,you've figured out that I love people,and that my friends are one of the most imoportant things to me.
You've heard me mention,my best friend,Tara,and the times I get together with Beth and Phyllis.You'll remember how I've spoken about my church friends from Aiken,and what a blessing they always are to me.......Edie;Beth;Angela;May...Oh just too many to name,but there's a certain group I only get to mention at this time of the year.
I started out with these ladies some thirty years ago,as Sunshine Garden Club.
We were kind of the black sheep of the garden clubs in Aiken,because we didn't conform too well,to the more mature clubs,but we could cook,and we tried our best. We took on the soul responsibilty of the flower division of the Aiken County Flower Show,way back when, and it has been our project ever since,along with the Jaycees.
Some thirteen years ago,after my brain hemorrage,my first outing was to this dinner.Mary Bess picked me up and we went to Jane Talbert's for our dinner. These ladies all clapped for me,when I walked in the door!Her grandson served us our meal,and even though I don't remember what it was,I know it was wonderful!After dinner,we celebrated with a chinese auction,and one that any sane person would NEVER get involved in.(But I'm not sane when I get with these ladies!)
Fast forward thirteen years......
Mary Bess;Betsy,and Jan have gone Home to be with our Lord, and we all sorely miss them,but Mary Bess gets to see her son again,so she's happy.Boo still snorts;Betty still steals everyones gift(along with half the garden club!);we still go to Jane Talbert's,or Jackie Heath's,as was the case this year(but invited Jane to come as our guest!);
Somebody always has to get the key for the Dollhouse during Christmas.....
There are just numerous events that happen.Somebody always gives a special prayer and blessing,and I think that's what makes this group so dear.
There is probably more laughter that goes on here, than anywhere I have ever known!
They all love God;family and friends,in that order and it is so evident.
Nothing has changed with these friends,and yet everything has changed.
These ladies have lost children;husbands;suffered cancer; mishaps,and disease;all kinds of things, and yet we have been there for each other,and that is what has made these friendships so endearing.
"I thank my God in all remebrances of you"....and you and you and you and you.......
and yes,we really did win a tricolor ribbon using a tuna fish can for a container!
Becky