Unexpected Friends-Remembering to tell them Thank you

This morning I had a wonderful surprise when I got to work.  I had 4 emails from good friends of mine from Savannah GA.  First off finding a job in Savannah, GA was an answer to my prayers, however I never would have had any idea what God had in store when I went to work there.  Besides my family and a few friends I have kept over the years, some of the greatest friends/adopted family members came into my life in Savannah.  Savannah is also a place where I started my career, learned a lot from very talented engineers, (and other professionals (Sometimes in the Architecture section this word is used loosely, haha)), and trained/ran for my first marathon!!! I don't think that I would have done any of these things without going to work in savannah, let alone it got me a job here.

But I wanted to remind everyone in Savannah that I left, but not forever, that they are so much more than I ever could have dreamed for.  I am so lucky to have met these people, and I am so glad I have them in my life.  I would like to make a special thanks to Terry P., he will probably be embarrassed that I added his name but he deserves a good thank you.  He is such a caring, wonderful, funny person.  I am glad he is my friend.  He looks out for my best interest, you cant ask for more in a friend. I will leave it at that. So thank you, Terry.

I also got a story from a wise man I used to work with, He is someone who will always brighten your day and is always full of good stories and ways to live your life, so today I am leaving this story for you guys to read and try and implement in your life (I do).  It came to me in an email this morning when this week has had some ups and downs. It was one of those weeks where the greatness of moving here was not as good as some days.  I do not like to write on the blog on the days that are not as happy and full of experiences, but this week I have had so many great emails, letters, and packages of people reaching out to me (Yes you know who you are thank you!!), that I thought I needed to say thank you and keep them coming. The email from "the guy that is always smiling and saying hi"was a great way to end a week. A week, that was not as easy to love being here, but got some really great emails, and mail. SO here is my story and thank you guys  for reading, writing, and sending stuff.  The emails, letters, and funny picture packages were the wonderful experiences this week.

"Chocolate Sings"

One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old "blue hair" about 90 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate."

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.

"Along with heated apple pie," Mae added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.

But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.

The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.

I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.

I smiled. She asked if she amused me.

I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.

How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, "I'm tasting all that is Possible.

I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.

But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.

This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.

I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes.

I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.  
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.

I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.

I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.

I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again.

So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,

Then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner,

Because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.

I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired."

With that, I called the waitress over. "I've changed my mind,” I said. "I want what she is having; only add some more whipped cream!"  
This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.  
Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks, Chocolate Sings! 

ALways remember to smile, I wanted a pic for this one and I have a lot of the wonderful savannah folks but i did not want anyone to feel left out so this is me smiling to you crazies back in the states...Miss you..with me, and Munson driving the tracker, i just learned!!!