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| Allison Learns How To Use Cookie Cutters |
One of my very favorite parts of my 'new life' is the feeling of being more actively engaged and participating in life's activities--big and small--rather than always 'supervising' or 'observing'.
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| Allison and Jennifer Roll Out The Dough |
It's so fun to explore this 'new life' with my friends who have been part of this journey during some of my most trying times.
I met Jennifer when I was still very sick, and she has learned to accommodate easily and comfortably to my needs--usually coming over to my house for lunch or tea and a quiet talk.
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| Lots Of Sprinkles! |
Now, we're exploring more activities together and I love that she is willing to make different and new accommodations based on my needs now.
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| A Little Sprinkle Happy |
Over the holiday break, I went over to Jennifer's house to make holiday cookies with her daughter Allison. When I found out that Jennifer and Allison had NEVER made cut-out sugar cookies with loads of sprinkles, I knew this situation had to be remedied STAT.
Jennifer did the 'hard labor' of making the dough ahead of time, rolling it out while I was there, putting the trays in and out of the oven, while Allison and I cut out cookies and topped them with a LOT of sprinkles.
It was so fun to spend an afternoon together with Jennifer AND her daughter.
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| The Sugar Is Catching Up With Allison! |
Jennifer and I have stayed committed to trying to get together one Tuesday a month (her day off). The consistency of this has helped us to continue to grow in our friendship with each other, and I am so appreciative of her calming presence, her perspective, her wisdom, her compassion and her listening ear.
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| February Get-Together (Tovah and Gershwin Love Their Vet!) |
We didn't snap a photo this past Tuesday when we got together, but we had a BIG afternoon:
1. Leisurely lunch out. (I have gone out to eat more in the past few months than in the past 17 years combined! I could probably count on one hand the times we were able to eat out in the past 17 years.)
2. A quick trip to Ulta. Jennifer pushed me in the Rolls, which was a big milestone for me to let her do that. She had never been to Ulta--so I introduced her to what totally overwhelmed her! I found hair goodies.
3. Stopping back at my house to try on the dresses I bought recently to see which ones she liked best.
It was a true 'girls afternoon'. I just can't believe this is MY life and I can engage in these activities now.
Thanks for the much-needed girl time, Jennifer!
Blessings,
Emily
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