Girlfriends, You are the Best

Klimt's Ladies

--a whirling of women bonding soul to soul; color blending, weaving in and out; whispers mingling into laughter; wildly generous connections.

Smiles--we stood under Klimt's Ladies, beaming with genuine smiles, shoulder to shoulder so good to share a few hours together.

Encouragement--for one another's aspirations, goals, children and those inevitable set backs.

Relaxed fun--surprise gifts, luncheon of Thai soup, salad, naan bread and coconut custard.

Serious talk--politics of course, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton, war, peace, those who suffer, blessings in our own lives.

Dreams--future projects, art and writing, travel, grandchildren and hopes for the future.

Acknowledgement--that we are better because we learn from one another.

Reflections

Young mother to mother crone, days slip into weeks, weeks into months, months into years. Life moves at a wildly generous pace. Becca and Henry A visit from Becca and Henry on their way to their home in New York, brought a reminder of days but a blink ago when I was a young mother marveling at the ability of a small child learning to crawl and explore their environment. Wiping little fingers stained orangy-yellow from Cheeto's. Soothing hurt feelings. Laughing at unsolicited antics. Knowing these are the best years in life.

Little Henry has had a very challenging first year of life. At fourteen months, he is a healthy, laughing, funny, sweet, and charming child. It is all "coming up roses" for this adorable little boy.