Monday, February 23, 2009

Happy Days

After the weekend, I've time this morning to enjoy breakfast in the garden & draw breath, before hurtling myself into a very busy week ahead. But before I do that I want to thank everyone who left a comment on Friday's post. Your response was overwhelming - your messages just beautiful, full of care & support & generously sharing similar experiences. At one point during the meal, I had such a strong feeling that you were all gathered around our table as well, just making sure everything was going perfectly!

Saturday night was a wonderful as I hoping it would be. While I know that our friendship won't be same as it once was, there were many moments during the evening where I felt so at one with my friend. Although not speaking too much about it, dear MOTH knew how I was feeling & he was a most wonderful host & amazing support. My friend & I have so much history & I'm so mindful that as a 'late arrival', MOTH has no connection with that time of my life, but he just went with the flow & enjoyed the company & experience. What a beautiful & loving man he is - how lucky I am! Where to next? Well, I'm not sure yet, but I have such a feeling of optimism & happiness for the future. I'm very mindful that it's still early days, so I'll be careful not to rush or force things. But I know that I've been given a unique opportunity to rekindle a very special friendship.
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18 comments:

  1. Vanya WilkinsonFebruary 23, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Hooray! So glad all went well :)

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  2. Content in a CottageFebruary 23, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Correction Millie...She's been given the rekindle opportunity -- the ball's in her court! You've kept the fire burning all these years never letting it go out. I am quite sure your friend has missed you too. I am so glad it was a great evening...♥Rosemary

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  3. Rustic TartsFebruary 23, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    So pleased you had a wonderful night and that your MOTH has proven yet again that he's worth keeping!
    Thanks for sharing with us all.

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  4. {oc cottage}February 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    WOW...


    M ^..^

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  5. DebraFebruary 23, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    Millie~ I have been thinking about you and wondering how it went- so happy for you. It may not be the same relationship as it once was- but it can still hold love, adventure and bring you both joy. Thanks for sharing your evening with us.

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  6. Brown Button TradingFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Glad to hear you had a fabulous Saturday night, and what a wonderful MOTH xx

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  7. RachaelFebruary 23, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    so glad it went well, it must have been meant to be....

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Millie, so glad you had a wonderful evening on Saturday and that we were there in spirit.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    I'm so glad that it worked out well - I was feeling nervous on your behalf! That's great news.

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  10. vicki archerFebruary 24, 2009 at 1:28 AM

    Good news Millie.
    There is an award waiting for you at French Essence - feel free to pass it on when and if you have time, xv.

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  11. cathypentonatelierFebruary 24, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    So very, very glad you had a lovely Millie....Sending hugs to you C xx

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  12. Blue MuseFebruary 24, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    I can say that I almost know your feelings first hand, and am so glad to hear there is some healing in your friendship. I hope it continues to grow and heal and new memories, adventures and much happiness made and shared between you.

    Your happy ending/new beginning gives promise for my the friendship that I cherished for 20 years which ended abruptly summer before last. I'll continue to hold out with hope :)

    Love your blog!
    xo Isa

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  13. mondocherryFebruary 24, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    We are so happy to hear that it went well - we were thinking of you on Saturday evening. You certainly are lucky with that MOTH of yours, just as lucky as he is having you!
    Clare x

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  14. Fifi FlowersFebruary 25, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I'm THRILLED to hear that your gathering was a success! GOOD for you! I ADORE the photo in your post... I stole it... it is going to make a GREAT painting... sooooooo INSPIRING!
    ENJOY!
    Fifi

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  15. SeaWorthyFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Yay! Im glad you had a scrumptious time~
    xoxo
    Lisa

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  16. LaurenFebruary 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I know that it's after the fact now, but I just now read this & your previous posts & you've got me in tears. I'm really happy for you & I hope things progress as you'd like them. I have a very similar situation with an old friend & I really feel for you.

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  17. Renée FinbergFebruary 28, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    incredible blog !!!

    i love your style.

    i am adding you to my blogroll.

    renee

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  18. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Millie! It is SO good to here from you... I have been terrible at commenting... like usual. I am also thrilled to hear of your rekindled friendship. Friends are so important and have to maintain such a delicate balance in each others life. I wish you both the best!

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And none will hear the postman's knock
Without a quickening of the heart.
For who can bear to feel himself forgotten?
~W.H. Auden