A couple of months ago, I invited a select group of people to a barbecue at my house later in July. All accepted: my son, (son in Colorado can't be there, of course), my brother and wife (and two nephews), aforementioned best-friend since- kindergarten and wife, Good friend since high school and his wife. Good friend and wife of 20 years, good friend and wife of 30 years. My Selfless Support Group.
Last night, best-friend-since-kindergarten asked me why, is it for your birthday, since that's the day before?
No, I told him. After all my venting and the unconditional support I've received and taking stock of what's really important these last many months, I invited everyone for 4 reasons:
Not in order: 1) I really thought the house would've sold in the spring market with perhaps an August 1 closing (no such luck ), so it would have been a final party at the ol' homestead.
2) This group comprises the thirteen or fourteen people in my life who - over many years - have never, ever, let me down. That, alone is reason to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate them.
3) They all know each other (for the most part) but many haven't seen each other in years, or ever. I decided that it's about time that the most important people in my life meet - or re-meet - the most important people in my life.
4) To thank them all.
I am really looking forward to this!
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
), so it would have been a final party at the ol' homestead.
