on the way home

We are sitting at the Houston Airport - we have a long layover.  I have been thinking about the weekend.  It went by sooo fast!  It was wonderful to meet the moms - some I met in years past and some 'new' moms. I am just amazed at how we pick up from where we left off!
The whole weekend was amazing, from the beautiful beach, spacious rooms, to the painting, Shell Island and to parasailing!  The Island was particularly meaningful as we let our kids go as sand dollars in the surf.  I have to admit that parasailing was a hilite!  It has been on my bucket list for years.  People look so free up there!  It was worth every penny!!
We spent 3 days in New Orleans before the retreat. And we drove back yesterday.  What a wonderful city.  This morning we had breakfast by Jackson Square.  A fellow was playing the trombone and singing.  He was really good.  His last song, as we were leaving was Louis Armstrong - What a wonderful life.  I did shed a tear as it has meaning for me. 
We head home in about an hour and a half. 
Next year!!! I can't wait.
Lisa:  Thank you for being with us.  I miss you always and love you forever.  Mummy

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Angela-Town
Angela-Town

So glad that you had a wonderful weekend! See you next year! Angela
Abotsd
Abotsd

Sorry I couldn\'t join you. Maybe next year? Love, abby
laurim45
laurim45

Yeah, thanks for being you...
donnasd
donnasd

It was great to finally meet you, Marlene! Glad that you had safe travels.

Love & Hugs,

Donna
jmk1973
jmk1973

Sounds like you had a wonderful, meaningful trip. I was sorry to miss it, but so glad it went well.
(((HUGS))), Julia
BinkyH
BinkyH

I am happy that you had a great weekend, Marlene. I will see you next year! Love, Belinda
ter1
ter1

What a great vacation! It sounds like you really enjoyed yourself.
MomofJosh
MomofJosh

Sounds fantastic! I love the song, What A Wonderful Life. I think it was meant for you too! Sending love, Leda
JACL
JACL

It was so great to see you again! Thank you and Joe so much again for the ride to the airport!!!

Much love,
Diane
biowoman
biowoman

Oh Marlene, I always look forward to seeing you and Joe at the retreats! It was a fast weekend, wasn\'t it? And, you are soooo right...we pick up where we left off. That is how it is with good friend. Love to you sweet friend...
jrjm3050
jrjm3050

Yes the time does go by fast and as soon as I leave it am missing each of you. Great giving you a hug.
Livingjuicy
Livingjuicy

I can SEE you dressed in your vibrant colors and BEing your wonderful self. Joe off taking pictures and who would have thought that you have now been to four retreats?! Wow! :) Always a wonderful reason too to tour more of the US and I think that\'s so wonderful that you do that.

Hoping for that (((hug))) next year. :)

Lots of love,
XO Joanie
PLA58
PLA58

When I close my eyes I can still feel the hugs, very healing those little devils are. I know it must last a year, in the mean time we will have to do with words. I do hope to see you inbetween.
Sending a very tight hug
Penny
KandL
KandL

Love to you and dearest Lisa, Linda