It is a quiet day in my interior.
Our family has been deeply blessed to share days with dear friends from California. Bobbi is a near-published poet (when her book is released I'll direct you) and doctoral student at GTU and first came into our lives when she and my husband were co-students at UTS in the Twin Cities. Bobbi was also one of our son's first childcare providers. As I went to individual and group therapy to figure out my life as a new mama, Bobbi walked infant Sammy around Lake Harriet, sang songs, and danced. Such a dear friend. She and her wonderful husband Jason made a wide swing through Iowa to grace our home and hearts with their presence. Together we hiked, feasted on Mexican food and pesto (made with basil and chives we picked from my herb garden), shared the landscapes of our souls, and drank tea on the full moon. Incredibly luscious it was.
And now in the quiet of my home I am feeling grateful. And still.
In just about an hour I will fetch my son from preschool and these walls will not be so quiet. I will snuggle in now to read a bit of poetry, then treat myself to a short summer's nap.
P.S. I dreamed of Oprah last night. Will share more later. What dreams have recently played out in your world?
Just last night I dreamed you and I were in a kayak on the ocean, in a still, little bay...probably in Mexico somewhere. We had feasted on a delicious meal and were about to get sunburnt just as the the sun was setting. We stopped paddling and listened to the tide as the moon rose. Richard was in a canoe next to us, singing quietly. We were all eating M&M's and blueberries. So, my adored and best friend, when should we book our next vacation? I love you (and all of your stories) completely! -HMO
Posted by: Heather Michele | July 12, 2006 at 01:56 AM
Heather Michele!
Yes, yes, YES!!!
Let's GO!
Shall we take our Beloveds, or shall we venture into the woods and the waters on a best friends' retreat?
Let's DREAM!
Posted by: Story Midwife | July 12, 2006 at 09:31 PM