Friday, January 09, 2009

One Week From Today.

I get to go to my annual Scrap Weekend. This is my FOURTH year, and it's a favorite tradition. There are a few regulars, and each year there is a couple of newbies. We chat, and eat, and scrap, and sleep, and laugh, and cry, and our wells are filled.

There is something to be said for great friendships. I just read a book "A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity" by Bill O'Reilly, and one of the things he talked about was friends that keep you grounded. His father told him, you'll be lucky if you make five good friends in a lifetime. If it wasn't for the military, I think he'd be right. But, thanks to years of moving, I've met the most amazing women. As I am about to move, once more, I am so greatful for my Fort Meade Friends, who I know, no matter where I go, I will get to see at least once a year.

Are you ready girls???? I am SO READY!!!!

6 comments:

Crystal said...

Look there go the popular girls for their scrap booking. just kidding...i'm only slightly bitter at never getting an invite. no really, i'm fine. :D


I'm reading The Tipping Point and I noticed that the military does really change your view on friends. We are lucky to be able to meet and keep really good friends that a person living in one place their whole life wouldn't get. It's a special blessing and I am so thankful for the wonderful friends I've been able to make. Even if they never asked if I wanted to go for a scrap booking weekend. :P No really, I'm fine. :D

Lucy said...

Crystal, I didn't know you were a scrapbooker! Although, I feel like I know you better since we moved away... :) I hope the favorite things invite meant something to you! he he.

becca said...

ooh have a great time!! I know how much you enjoy this! I will be thinking of you and your great friends when I am scrapping along side your big sis that same weekend! You deserve something to look forward to!

The Galan Family said...

Crystal, If I could, I would fly you over from Japan just for the weekend! I miss you that much! Fort Meade friends are priceless. I am so ready. I need a break.

Monique said...

I'll take you up on the offer Sarah! :) So this is the first one since it's conception that I have missed. sad sad. I'll make it there some other time for sure!!

Send my love...

Brandee said...

Okay, that's it, I'm tired of reading about the best weekend ever...I am so jealous! So I am inviting myself to next year's Ft. Meade/Monterey Scrapbook weekend. Like it or not Lucy, here I come. Anyone up for having it in Utah... :)