The Eating Disorder Chronicles: Make New Friends

Social Butterfly and I made plans to have a dinner party for some of her closest friends from the eating disorder program (some discharged, some on half-days, some still on full-days) and their parents this past Saturday night.

If you've been a reader for long, you know that where other people might just say, "We really ought to get together sometime . . ." and then never have it happen, I really mean it and I make it so. It's the good part of being a task-oriented person--I rock follow through.

What a blessing it was to have the dinner to look forward to after the horror show that was last week.

We had the best time.

The weather was glorious (which was nice, because we've been having the grayest spring ever) and Mr. Fix-it--sensing that I was as close to overwhelmed as I have ever been (I might have given some pointed hints that I was hanging on by a very thin thread after several sleepless nights)-- had spent Friday and Saturday spring cleaning our house and yard, so everything was sparkling clean and inviting.

We did a potluck (if you ever want to know how to make a 1,000 calorie a serving pasta casserole, I'm your go-to gal) and the food was delicious. Homemade California rolls were one family's contribution and strawberries stuffed with cream cheese/powdered sugar/vanilla were dessert. There was a nice Syrah for the adults and Trader Joe's sparkling pink lemonade for the kids.

If there is anything better for the soul than sitting around the patio, in fading daylight, sharing fine food, drink and conversation with people you like and trust, and have walked through fire alongside, while listening to the sound of your daughters' raucous laughter spilling from the house, than I would love to hear about it.

I am a Girl Scout through and through; I have sung "Make new friends/but keep the old/one is silver and the other's gold/A circle is round/It has no end/That's how long I want to be your friend" more times than I can possibly count.

I may not have sung it out loud Saturday night, but that song was definitely in my heart.

 

 

 

Comments

[lanes]

It sounds like a wonderful, restorative evening! So glad it came at the right time.

[gary rith]

(((((((hugs)))))

[falnfenix]

sang the song in my head as i read the lyrics. it's one of those things that just sticks with you, i think.

glad you had a great evening. :)

[Smalltown Me]

"while listening to the sound of your daughters' raucous laughter spilling from the house" -- PRICELESS.

[Jen on the Edge]

It sounds like it was a wonderful evening.

I sincerely hope this week is much better for you all.

[Green Girl in Wisconsin]

What a great thing to have that dinner. I bet everyone was glad for your effort!

[Karen (formerly kcinnova)]

I am so sorry you (and SB) had such a terrible week -- and so glad that there was at least a few golden hours spent with people who have shared your journey.
{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs. G.]

You do rock the follow through. I'm glad it was a good night and I hope many more follow.

[Jenrantsraves]

I'm guessing some of the new friendships will be lasting ones. You rock for being the follow through type of person. Glad this week is better.

[Brightside-Susan]

You have such a wonderful gift for bringing people together. You all deserved your special night.

[Denise]

It sounds like a lovely evening. You have clearly illustrated that it is possible, and healthy, to have fun even in the midst of a difficult time. I am sure your beautiful smile was the perfect greeting for each family.

[Busy Bee Suz]

Oh, this sounds just wonderful for all involved. I love how your husband always steps up to the plate! (no pun intended)
I imagine that your home was a welcome respite to SB's new circle of friends....and lets just hope that hell week never happens again.
xo

[Adidas Original Shoes]

RIP Jon Lord. "Made In Japan" remains one of the greatest live albums ever, and his keyboard work was key to their sound.