Unforgettable memories with friends

Five ladies went out one night to love on a friend who was moving. They laughed, they danced, they had a perfect night. The friend felt loved. They bought her a shirt to commemorate that place and for years it comforted her. She cuddled into it happily many nights.

The first hole was small but it stretched and pulled and spread like a rash. The time came to throw it away. The friend cried to see it tossed in the trash and she mourned.

Have you ever been so attached to a physical item that you actually teared up to let it go?

I recognize the lameness of this story, I do. But if you had been there that night…

Girlfriends took me out to a Greek restaurant. A new and exciting experience.

A funny little man (remember the little part, it’ll matter) came and taught us group dances. We threw plates. There was belly dancing. Laughter. OPA!

The dance floor was clear and we were talking when this man, this crazy man, pulled my chair from behind into the center of the floor.

I suddenly dreamed of being invisible. He proceeded to dance around me, insisting I dance with him.

You should know, I have little rhythm and don’t enjoy being the center of attention.

But I played along. It was fun, until…

This man, this little man, suddenly reached around my waist and HOISTED me over his shoulder while dancing! My friends found this entertaining.

OPA! And we laughed.

This shirt reminded me of these people, this night. It was hard to let go, but it was time. Just like all “things”, they aren’t meant to last forever.

But the memory? It is sharp and vibrant. Full of color and life. It is well worn and still fits perfectly. Opa.

We are spread across miles and years and still I know, we will pick up again one glorious day. And celebrate ♥.

“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.”
– Washington Irving