PHEW it has been a BUSY month & there is no slowing down for this last week & 1/2 of September! As previously mentioned, September marks WOMEN's FRIENDSHIP month http://www.confidencecoalition.org/nationalwomensfriendshipmonth -- coincidently, I have had the opportunity to re-engage in each of my fav's lives in the matter of 3 weeks. Most certainly a lucky month, not once but TWICE did a Lady Bug land right on me!
This month began with a bachelorette party in Orlando, FL celebrating my bff from college, Camilli Vanilli <3 Her wedding is this upcoming weekend, and I am thankful that I was able to not only celebrate with her, but reconnect with other sorority sisters & beloved BFF's -- L.Bell & B.Park! I shared a lovely coffee catch up with affectionately termed, HOlivia, (also a KAΘ) chatting about the future, silly boys & their commical issues, and more importantly the love of family! O's mother is battling/ BEATING breast cancer...stay tuned for future plans on BREAST CANCER AWARENESS coming up in OCTOBER!!! Olivia and I were contacted by Ariel (chief KAΘ) this week -- only to find that her husband (married 7.30.2011) was also diagnosed with hodgkin's lymphoma. Olivia & Ariel, both faithful in prayer, will conqueror this journey together -- I fully intend on becoming the friend they both were to me as each of the Skinny's took our journey with DaddyBill what seems like just yesterday -- but in reality, 4 years ago.
Checking off another New Year's resolution, I squeezed in a "Walk Around the Block" with LEAH, beautiful girl inside and out -- my friend in faith! Likewise, Kimmer and I have started another Tues bible study sesh in Moultrie, GA -- I am thankful to have my mentor, friend, soul~sister...Please continue to pray for Kim's mother, HONEY, and Juddi's DADDYBILL as she continues treatment to battle hodgkin's lymphoma.
How fortunate we are, that the Father blesses us with family & friends to support us through difficult times! (thank you all, + Jessi, Ruthi, Jail Buddi for being amazing friends to our family as we transitioned away from a life we had always known!) We are the luckiest girls in the world.
The drive home from Orlando caught me up with a long phone sesh w/ S.Duskie ---> my southern, s.FL friend: Seminole Princess <3Steph shares my love for home cooked meals and a thoughtful hand written letter in the mail! Southern hospitality -- it just does not get any better than that! I also stopped at one of those FLORIDA orange Fruit stands, puchased a Navel for a snack & a rubber bounce ball just because I needed a retail therapy happy for the remainder of the drive...God then blessed me with the most beautiful rainbow through the rain clouds to remind me of an everlasting PROMISE!
The middle of the month brought a wonderful SONday/SUNday home, sweet Perry, FL HOME @ 1st Pres...although a tad bit late, I caught a sermon honoring the memory of Sept 11th & heard my Daddy sing proudly to a choral benedict that brought tears to my eyes. No matter the stresses of the world, I find myself peaceful & at home @ FPC surrounded by the people who love the Skinny's the most! This particular afternoon was spent with Nonni & Jail Buddi honoring yet another bride~to~be! Her beautiful grandmother is also my <3 and I hope to one day name something fabulous after MARGIE and perhaps combine it with my other fav, Ruth. Margie Ruth's -- it has a ring, doesn't it?!?
I have also had the pleasure to spend time shopping w/ one of my best (if only briefly) MC at CC, and enjoy weekly phone converstations and a FSU game >>>---GO NOLES;;-> with my <3 Becca Boo! My Cole Couture girls shared a wonderful evening celebrating one of our seniors 23rd bday & then embraced one of the busiest weeks 2011 has yet to bring us! Gets me so excited for Holiday @ my fav boutique <3 I am blessed to have such wonderful women in my co~workers, we are family & are bound in FAITH. God is so GOOD! Everyday, I am thankful to be American -- free to pray & BELIEVE.
My BIG from the sorority (also facing an unexpected break-up) surprised me with a visit to Tallahassee! I had not seen her in 4 years! We toured our renovated (much needed) 510 W Park Ave house, wine&dined MASA, shopped CC, brunched @ Chez Pierre. But, most importantly spent a HOUR in the LIGHT of JESUS @ FBC. Doug Dortch preached on Turning on the Light's -- and serving as a Light in Darkness. All of you should know this is right up my alley!!! Too exciting & inspiring -- I am hopeful and committed to finding my definite purpose. We concluded the service singing, "This little light of mine!" I cannot wait to be in Jacksonville tomorrow holding baby Prince W teaching him one of my fav songs...TiTi to the rescue secured my flight & because I'm leaving from the 1st coast I will be able to get a little SHUGar over to my St.Augi trio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xx3nTsFJEQE
Ashi, Nonni & I dined @ Ted's tonight; we are thinking about rejoining: http://www.weightwatchers.com/Templates/Marketing/Landing_1col_nonav.aspx?pageid=1218031 -- I always cherish our time together & was happy when deciding to TAXI our Momager back to Perry- oh, scooby doo van - you are loved but retirement is in your near future! check out this website: www.nokidhungry.org for another charitbale cause! J'adore Ted's initiative and efforts to give back to the community. One day I will be in a position to take a stand, speak, & be a MOVER & SHAKER!
The end of the month brings baby Layla Kate's first birthday party & a week w my Mindy Lou Cindy as her hubby is away on travels -- Aunt HLS to the rescue. I love spoiling my future ring bearer and flower girl (also on the New Years checklist!) I still intend on finding KANDI a Sig Other! And look forward to spending much of next month with our OCTOBER Kbaby. Big things are happening in little moments & time...
I hope this note finds you well, happy & healthy
mwah,
Soon to be skinny mini, ME
ps. Ashi bought me the cutest note pad -- so I hope to be able to organize thoughts and get them typed over faster & more frequent! Happy Wednesday, Lady Bug!
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