Monday, January 17, 2011

just as it should be.

my living room thursday night
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my living room friday night
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just as it should be.  that's goodness. that's what makes me happy.

the girls have departed, i sit here alone in the quiet, it's gray and cloudy outside.
anxiously awaiting the arrival of my cleaning lady tomorrow.
enjoying this quiet time, reflecting. thinking about what i want to put into words and will share soon.
it was wonderful. the work and experiences were thought provoking; gut wrenching at times and euphoric at others.
a weekend with 24 girl cousins, ages 15 to 75...truly and absolutely invaluable.

 
The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?"
-Martin Luther King Jr. 

3 comments:

pallie said...

Such an awesome weekend! This tradition just gets better and better every year!

And every time I go to Nashville, I realize how much I miss it, miss you and miss the Beasleys. ugh...

Unknown said...

Your home looks so cozy, and your family tradition is truly inspiring. Can't wait to hear more...

...love the quote:)

MOM said...

Yep, the weekend was "just as it should have been". I think that's what happens when your heart is in the right place. I love that Pallie refers to this as a tradition because I think they are vitally important. I love all of these incredible women.