I had company this past week. The best kind�the kind who are so enjoyable you don�t want them to leave. It was Tamar�s best friend and roommate, Cathy, from University, her husband and twin seven year olds. In a whirlwind few days we rode the Tidal Bore on the Schubenacadie River in Maitland, went to the Citadel, the Busker�s Festival in Halifax, toured Peggy�s Cove, swam, went out on the paddle boat and picnicked by my lake.
What I liked so much about being with Cathy and her family was that they treated me not as Tamar�s mother but as a friend. We shared activities and thoughts. I hadn�t seen them since Tamar�s wedding and we have all made big changes in our lives�moves, children, careers. It was an interesting and full adventure, getting to know them better. I hope they come back next year, maybe even when Tamar and Company are here. It�s nice to have a houseful.
It�s quiet now. I worked in my studio this morning, went for a swim with a friend this afternoon, a long swim in my lake. It was very refreshing. And comforting to have company for a swim after almost a week of constant companionship. Not to have too fast a withdrawal from all that excitement. Everything is back to normal, more or less. I�m going to sleep well tonight.
Posted by leya at August 12, 2005 08:44 PMJust saw this--how wonderful to read what I already knew in my heart. *None* of us wanted to leave! You, and your idyllic home, we found welcoming beyond all hope and expectation.
We each long for our return visit~