Day 3: Girl Party
There is only one essential element to a girl party… GIRLS!
Friends Kelsie and Rachel (above center) hosted and when I wasn’t sure if I would go, Kelsie (drink photo below, left) convinced me that I should give it a try. I’m glad I took her advice in spite of the fact that Rebecca (above left) got all gushy and I started crying. It was long overdue.
Tears are not generally part of our girl parties but it’s okay if they are. Regular elements include
FOOD!
DRINK!
PURTY DRINK!
And personal, fabulous, fun STORIES!
This is why I cried when Rebecca started talking about how she would miss me and her faith that St. Louis would be fabulous. I looked around. What I have now is fabulous. For the first time in my life I feel rooted. Finally I don’t have to constantly compete. I don’t need to try to fit in. I just am. Right now I am silly and sad, at ease and overwhelmed, and when I’m with these women, I am fabulous.
Even though I know Rebecca is right and I will carry all of this with me, the sense of grief right now is nearly unbearable. The car is always a good place to sob and as I drove home, the tears rose up from my soul.
