Friday, November 14, 2014

A Tearful Experience


This past weekend, I had the joy of spending my 16th weekend retreat with a group of wonderful sistah-friends.  It's our 2x annual, sistah retreat.

At each retreat I treat them to page kits, a challenge, prizes and/or sistahly talks.  There is always something.  This year was no different...except for one thing.  This year they treated me!  In the past, I have made them search the house for stickers to win a prize.  This time, there were clues for me.



The clues were written on cute little cards.  One clue led to another and eventually to the gift. Although a few clues tripped me up, especially the last, " Awwww SOOT, you're getting HAWT!"  First, I thought soot was an error and should have been shoot.  Then I could not think for the life of me what soot was, I just kept thinking dirt.  Someone had to say, "soot forms in the chimney."  Uuuuhhh...duh...I KNOW THAT!  LOL!  Well, this made it clear to me that I probably should not apply to be on Family Feud or Wheel of Fortune because being put on the spot freezes my brain!  LOL!  lbvs. Since this was the last clue, I found my gift in the fireplace.



Next, I opened the box and the tears just flowed.  I couldn't speak. I could only cry. So thoughtful, so heart felt, so wonderful.  You see this year, SOC turned 10 years old.  It's a wonderful thing.  Each year I try to do something special for the members of SOC to celebrate.  My husband and I typically go out for dinner or have a dessert to celebrate and then time moves on.  It's always a happy time for me because I just feel so thrilled to have started and grown such a wonderful community.  I get excited at celebrating and doing challenges and giving prizes to the members.  To see it grow is amazing and to have so many wonderful crafters who have a place to share and create, where they feel comfortable, loved and a sense of community/family/friendship makes my heart full.



To have someone, step back think about, plan to honor/recognize me and my efforts for SOC in such a significant way is simply overwhelming.  Even typing this makes my emotions start to flow.  I am so very grateful to have thoughtful people in my life and to have such a special bond with these ladies.  I will never truly be able to express just how much this has meant to me.  I can only say, "Thank you. I love you.  You were right on time.  I needed this and you were there!"

Tiare.

12 comments:

  1. I am so glad I was there to see and feel the love for our "ClassyGirl"!! 10 years of wonderfulness - thank you, Tiare!!!

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  2. It was such a special time that I'll never forget! Love you!

    Now to discuss that 4th picture and that hair on a certain someone. LOL

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  3. Congratulations, Tiare and to the lucky ladies who celebrated with her! The memento/trophy is beautiful.

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  4. Awwh what a special surprise, it shows the bond you've created with your sisters. Great read. :)
    Congratulations.

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  5. This was wonderful! I am so happy for you Tiare! I wish I could have been there to enjoy the celebration!!! The sculpture is beautiful and you deserve it and more!

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  6. What a wonderful way to celebrate SOC's 10 year anniversary! So proud of our sistahs who showered you with blessings, just like you do for us! Just Beautiful! Sisterhood is BEAUTIFUL!!!

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  7. Congratulations on 10 years. Beautiful group of ladies to give you something so deserving. Wish I could have been there, but I am glad I got to share in some the past retreats.

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  8. Congratulations on 10 years. Sisters are special.

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  9. What a beautiful commemoration of what you have done to bring all of us crafty sisters together and make us a family! Love you much!

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  10. Well deserved Tiore! Blessings to you!

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  11. Congratulations. Happy to be a part of the SOC community.

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