home again

I left Friday afternoon, picked up Mary and Stella and headed up to Sauble. The rest of the gang joined us eventually with the weather VERY windy and chilly. It continued that way for most of Saturday, although we also had some sleet and some fair sized hail. It didn't stop us from getting out to the beach, and being attacked by rogue waves occasionally. We managed to get wet in one way or another, but also played games, cut and coloured hair (purple for me), laughed, ate awesome food (them, not me), read, puzzled, laughed, hugged, drank and generally had a great time. I appreciate that these lovely women included me in everything, even though I was not eating anything. They had all kinds of home made terrific food, bread, desserts and snacks and I had no trouble. I am so supported by these people, it's mind boggling. I was aware of the number of times I reached out, almost automatically, to just try a small bite of something, popcorn, nuts or chips, but I just reminded myself, what my goal is and that I can unlearn that automatic behaviour! This weekend was a good start. The other thing that was a huge awareness, being clean, was just how awesome this group of women is, who are my friends first, and sisters second. They are such a profound gift to the universe, but especially to me. It is also a real gift to be able to spend time in such a beautiful, peaceful place, and I thank the kind people who own it for being willing to share. I tried the berry metamucil with the vanilla shake, but am not a big fan at all. I will try a few other things, but for now feel content with the chocolate and vanilla with orange metamucil. I also enjoyed my broth and veggies and will experiment with them a bit too. It's amazing that even though there is very little salt in it, it is still a nice savoury change from the shakes. When I got back, I took Ad's birthday gift to him (which I have to exchange, cause I got the wrong one), and played with the boys a bit. I avoided the other boys, as I heard they are puking!! I am seeing the girls on Friday!!! I'm so happy for sister's weekend, and glad to be home, elly "Never make your home in a place. Make a home for yourself inside your own head. You'll find what you need to furnish it - memory, friends you can trust, love of learning, and other such things. That way it will go with you wherever you journey." Tad Williams