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| Enjoying the Riesling |
I had a lovely birthday on Friday and spent the rest of the holiday weekend celebrating as well. I'm pretty worn out! :)
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| Enjoying a Friday Night Out! |
I was so excited to be able to go OUT to a lovely restaurant for dinner, rather than celebrating with a meal at home. We went to the same restaurant where I had my 20th high school reunion--and I LOVe their food. It was such a special treat to go out with Mom and my SBC (Sister by Choice), Jeannine.
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| So Many Good Choices |
Mom and I both enjoyed their shrimp and grits, a classic Southern meal I've managed to never try until now! I have been missing out.
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| Shrimp and Grits |
Since my health has improved and I've been on the mestinon, I'm able to tolerate very small amounts of alcohol, so I was very excited to order a glass of wine.
I received a great deal of expert advice from my friends on what to try, and I chose a glass of Riesling. It only took me two hours to drink it and I could still feel it, but I definitely enjoyed!
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| First Glass of Wine I've Ordered in 16 Years! |
The best part? I got carded! Ha!
I hadn't even brought my wallet along, so I told the server that either the manager could vouch for me since I had worked with her on the reunion or she could trust my mom! :)
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| Birthday Girl--Wearing My Jewelry from Our Sunset Beach Trip |
I spent the afternoon on Friday reading the wonderful cards and notes I received in the mail and taking phone calls. Thank you to everyone who sent me snail mail cards--they are treasures for sure. I loved that I felt well enough to talk on the phone with two of my close friends from far away that I don't get to talk to very often. I also enjoyed my singing messages, messages on FB and texts.
I. Got. Spoiled!
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| Jeannine and Mom |
Being able to go out to dinner was such a milestone for me and for all of us who have been on this journey together.
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| Making a Wish! |
Mom made a gluten-free pumpkin cake (AMAZING!) that she brought to the restaurant for us to have for dessert.
I made a good wish. I hope it comes true. :)
Thank you for all of the birthday love!
Blessings,
Emily
1 comment:
I'm so glad that you were able to go out for dinner for your birthday. And you got carded?! That is so great!
I was born and raised in the south, but I had no idea shrimp and grits was a thing. I've eaten more than my fair share of grits, but I've never had them with shrimp. I will have to look for that in restaurants if I ever get back down south.
Happy birthday to beautiful you!
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