a few friends and i hosted a women's event a week ago
it was divine...
our focus was cultivating a brave life
we chose a french garden theme and i said things like "leve la main" which means "raise your hand" {that's all i could remember from 3 years of high school french}
our friend julie lives in an earthly paradise, so her place was our beautiful backdrop
we hung scripture {about nature} from julie's grape arbor dividers
you almost couldn't hear us read our verses because the birds were so happy!
we like to personalize every.little.thing! linen garden gloves are no exception...
and the gloves were needed when we planted our own little herb gardens
something about working in dirt...getting back to nature...so calming
did i mention julie is a gourmet cook?
our french lunch included croque monsieur, salad, and fruit crostatas
i know
beauty everywhere
each friend left with a bottle of homemade wine with our own handmade labels
some other goodies, too...
all went into their take-out bags
personalized, of course
{because our God is a personal God}
last but not least...while setting up, the pool man showed us what was doing a few laps in the pool {i just went back in to "shrink" him -- UGH!}
{don't worry, that was my zoom lense}
i had wanted the three of us organizers to jump in the pool, fully clothed, at the end
you know, people remember the extraordinary!
but our creepy swimmer was a deal breaker.
friends, God, nature, and amazing food
{and i'm sure the pool man ridding of us the snake is an allegory somehow!}
a foretaste of heaven if you ask me
blessed indeed
*i'm linking up to my friend Patty today and i'll say the snake is my favorite picture of the week...just because patty's son loves them so!
6 comments:
That sounds like a truly lovely time you spent there. And so pretty. :)
Hey there brave sistah...
Oh so glad you didn't jump into the pool with THAT thing!
And if people remember the extraordinary, I shall remember you forever. :)
Have a great weekend!
Ruth
What a wonderful day out - I so wished I lived near you!
Except for the snake that is....... ;-)
It looks like a spectacular time. What a nice way to spend time together, minus the snake. YUCK!!
Ruth
It looks lovely. Absolutely lovely. All, except for the snake. That would have been a deal breaker for me too. But how poetic, that a snake was found in the midst of your loveliness, while focussing on God. Not unlike another serpent I know who wants to spoil HIS lovely times with us in HIS garden.
Hi Cathy, this is my first time to visit and I am so happy that I did. Looks like we have more than just our first names in common! I'll definitely be dropping by from time to time throughout the summer.
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