{"id":894,"date":"2009-10-26T01:09:00","date_gmt":"2009-10-26T01:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whisper.rps.net\/?p=894"},"modified":"2020-07-02T12:13:39","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T12:13:39","slug":"october-beach-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whisper.rps.net\/?p=894","title":{"rendered":"October Beach Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Keith & I spent this past weekend with our friends Judy & JE and Linda & Dean on Oak Island:) The weather was primarily overcast, we had showers now & then, but among friends it was a lovely time!<\/p>\n

Ahhh…
We packed our bags & our bikes & headed southeast early Friday afternoon for a leisurely road trip to the coast:)I was so ready after a tiring week! I think Keith was feeling exactly the same:)<\/p>\n

And on the way down we stopped by my Aunt Isabelle’s for a brief, but sweet, visit. She met me at her door with a “I wasn’t sure I’d ever see you again!”. Now that’s worth a few minutes any day, any time!! She is as sharp as ever, reporting on most of the nieces & nephews as well as her 10 children, all my Robeson cousins:)She had been crocheting, sitting in her chair by the window waiting for whatever the day brought:)<\/p>\n

Linda & Dean & Keith & I arrived near Southport about the same time that evening, so I called Linda, Linda called Judy & JE, who hopped in their SUV & drove inland to meet us at a Southport waterfront restaurant for supper. Such a pretty place at dusk to dine on such delicious seafood!
Afteward we followed Judy & JE’s onto the Island.<\/p>\n

Judy & JE have built a beautiful home near First St. &, as often as time allows, they are ‘in residence’:)
Judy could actually hang out a B&B shingle since she & JE invite family & friends to visit year round. Plus she’s a great cook; she plans & bakes brunch for her guests each morning–or she always does for us:)!! Homemade bread, breakfast casserole, pound cake, coffee, fruit salad, etc.:)<\/p>\n

Most importantly, we catch up on each others’ lives with ‘us girls’ reminiscing about our younger days growing up together, Judy & Linda talking ‘grandma stuff’ & knitting (which they’re both learning to do) & gardening–while I soak it in:) Lord willing I’ll talk grandma things someday, don’t plan to knit, & gardening is something I admire but it’s not one of my passions…..listening is fine:) The fellas watch whatever game is on & seldom talk; they do now & then.<\/p>\n

This is our third time of re-uniting at the beach & what a blessing each visit has been!<\/p>\n

Judy’s health is stable at this time, but she is dealing with a serious diagnosis, which makes each of us concerned about how she’s faring. JE says she’s doing so well her Dr. may publish a paper on her positive response to treatment:)!
(So many of my family members have dealt with the same health issue that I tend to feel I’m in it with her–but, having a high percentage of contracting an illness is different from being diagnosed; that is truly another story)
Judy is handling her situation with such grace & optimism, & any of her struggles she covers well.
How grateful we are she’s doing so well, but know it’s a hard, daily battle!!
Judy, you’re one of my hero’s!!
You are amazing.<\/p>\n

JE, Dean, Linda, & Keith & I are simply dealing with the aches & pains of growing older….we can’t complain too much, but will share our latest ache if the subject comes up:)
LOL!<\/p>\n

We ate, we talked, we laughed, the girls shopped, the guys watched football, Dean ran, JE walked, Linda & Judy walked, Keith & I rode bikes, we played Sequence, we ate out, we nibbled goodies, we drank coffee, & tasted Lu-Mill wine–and talked some more!:)<\/p>\n

Such a relaxed time:)
I can’t say I slept great (simply not sleeping in my own bed), but being with friends with no expectations, no time limits, no alarm clocks, no watches, is so peaceful….:)<\/p>\n

After saying goodbye to Judy & JE about 1:30 this afternoon, Dean & Linda & Keith & I stopped by the Lou-Mill Winery in Dublin on our way home. We sampled their selections & bought Christmas wine, jelly, salsa, & tasty Scuppernong cider:) Keith & Dean hefted our boxes of wine & goodies to our cars, we said our goodbyes, & headed toward Aberdeen & Raleigh…..a pleasant way to end the weekend:)<\/p>\n

Nothing like sharing a few days with friends that know you through & through & like you in spite of it, that care for you & your families & want a full account of all the goings-on, that support you through thick & thin, & always welcome you with open arms, no matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen one another:)<\/p>\n

Judy & JE, Linda & Dean, thank you!
Take care till we meet again:)<\/p>\n

“What happens at the beach stays at the beach”—the details, that is:) <\/p>\n

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