Thank you for these responses. The party was a meaningful gathering to say goodbye to someone very special to our family and community who moved out of county yesterday to go on mission. I am very happy that I went and believe it was the right call for me while at the same time I also perceive the potential downside that you describe of me attending. It certainly meant a lot to me to be there with D and friends and to send our friend off. She really is like a part of our family in many significant ways. The hosts were young women from our church. Our pastors were there. There was a time around BD when W had said that if I went out with our friends or to a social gathering that meant she wouldnt be able to go. Well she went. I’m happy for her that she did and i know it meant a lot to our friend. W left early and after the party D had several friends over to our place for crafts.
