Friday, August 10, 2012

Womenfolk

The highlight of my week was when six mothers and six daughters got together to celebrate a decade-and-a-half of friendship—among our girls, among ourselves. The college-bound have spent most of this summer strenuously avoiding any thought of leaving, although the first of the girls has to be on campus this weekend. It's an emotional time, but the one thing the girls do not question as they take their leave is that they will continue to be there for one another as sister, therapist, touchstone, friend. Their mothers will, too.










15 comments:

  1. You know, this is an example of true hearts-joining. Yes, of course you know. How precious! What a gift from daughers-to-mothers and back again. And rare.

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  2. What an awesome idea! Nights like these are the best. xo

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  3. I love the pictures of mother's and daughters. My oldest granddaughter started high school this week. In four years she'll be heading out. Seems like only yesterday...

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  4. Looks like a very special day and a special group of women. Wishing you many more years of friendship!

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  5. Lots of glowing faces -- how wonderful that you have one another.

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  6. So much love and so much strength!

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  7. I love this. I don't know what I would do without my women friends. Sure men are fun but women have always been my grounding stone.
    love,
    Rebecca

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  8. I'm envious, this is something I've never really had.

    Love your big smile :)

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  9. These are connections that will always, always be. I so enjoyed looking at these pictures. I can actually see the apprehension in everyone's eyes as you all embark on this bittersweet portion of the journey. So much to look forward to, but also so much that is unknown... Hang tight to one another.

    Love and big hugs and you watch the first of these baby birds fly:) Sigh............

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  10. terrific--what a treasure. wish i had done something similar (photographically), back in the day...
    lots of love to you & your daughter, as the time approaches....

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  11. That's fantastic. Sorry I have not been leaving comments on the past few posts. You know, sometimes I just like to read but I've been here. xo

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  12. I'm glad this is still up because I love this post. One can only hope to achieve this. Hopefully I'll write something similar in 20 years.
    Hugs, I hope everything is alright with you and your family.

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  13. Wow, beautiful! And you look fabulous. Can I admit to being a little jealous? but in a good way. I'm glad you've got this.

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  14. What a gift, dear Angella --- these precious years of growth and enduring friendship. Twelve very beautiful women xo

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