Sunday, November 20, 2011

A Sunday to Remember

I had a dream fulfilled today. I met, sat and had the best brunch/conversation with Sharon & Barry Couto from Rhode Island, along with a bestie bloggy buddy, Nancy & Dick Collins. When Nancy emailed me to invite my hubby and I to have brunch with them, I was delighted and shocked. Sharon & Barry were passing through on their way home from a little trip to Chicago and South Bend. They arranged to meet up with us for Brunch. Unfortunately my hubby couldn't join us due to catching a bad cold. I tried to get Steph to be my date, but she was busy with meeting a deadline for work and felt so bad that she had to decline.
It was the most delightful 3 hours of conversation and great food. I was the only odd ball and started with the meal first and skipped the salad. I could have stayed all night listening to Sharon and Barry stories. Sharon has inspired me from day one in reading her blog. I feel like I have known her forever. Her daughters are as lovely as she is. Growing up I always wanted to read books, but I had a comprehensive problem. I found in reading Sharons writings, I am captured in a way that I have never been captured before. She has my attention. So, that's why I started calling her my Favorite Author. She motivated me in a way that I can't explain. Same way with Nancy. I was captured by Nancy's life as a mom and grandma. I can relate to these beautiful women and I am so proud to call them my friends. This week of giving thanks, I am Thankful for people who God puts in your path. Thank you, Barry, Sharon, Dick and Nancy for a Sunday to remember.....

6 comments:

Bacardi Mama said...

Oh Rhonda, it really was a Sunday to remember. I haven't started my blog post yet. I'm having trouble trying to put it all into words. It was a dream come true and when Barry and sharon left yesterday, a piece of my heart went with them. That three hours seemed to go by in three minutes. It was the best three hours I have spent in a long time. I'm so glad we were blessed to share it. Love you my friend!

E said...

So thankful you had time together!

Jane said...

Love this, Rhonda! After being bloggy friends for so long, I am SO happy you were able to spend such a lovely time together IN PERSON!! XXOO

Sharon - MomGenerations said...

Rhonda... your words have crawled into my soul... as did your smile, your beautiful face, your laughter, your incredible eyes! I had the BEST time... a happy time... a time I wished could have gone on forver!! You are just who I pictured in real-life... a beautiful friend... a beautiful friend. I, too, like Nancy, have a hard time finding the right words! You have said everything so PERFECTLY! Wow, do I love you! xo!

Sharon - MomGenerations said...

YOU and Nancy are the greatest Thanksgiving gifts for me! Barry had a wonderful time... LOVED all of you! xo!

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

AW! That is so awesome to have had the chance to meet blog friends in person :o) I am stopping over through Nancy's blog. I love this amazing world of blogging and the friendships that are made, that otherwise may not have been possible.

Blessings & Aloha!