I sat with some friends at the local coffee shop. Sometimes those days with old friends, sunshine and the smell of coffee do wonders for you, especially when they are filled with laughter.
My friend, Ginger told us a story, I think one we can all relate to in some way.
A couple years ago, her man bought her a Christmas present! One he picked out himself no less.
She was at his families when the lovely box was presented, a big box...
wrapped....
she wondered, "what could it possibly be?"
She was excited, grinning from ear to ear, she began to unwrap the package-
and the moment came,
You know the one, the moment when you try to maintain your smile, you try not to shrink in your skin, and you think..."I hope what is on the box isn't what is in the box."
But....it was!
yes, it was a shiny
ceramic
large
motorcycle
wine holder.....to go on your counter no less.
OH! the shock and awe.
so...... the wine holder sits upon the counter, massive, holding the one bottle of wine it could.
Later ...
Ginger moved this summer, 2 years had passed, and her girlfriend came to help her pack.
The moment came, when you need your girlfriends most. Her friend said, " It is time", holding the great work of art in her hands, an unspoken kindred moment between two women occurred. Ginger replied, "It is time."
Now a few details had to be worked out,
A good friend does not want you to lie, so you see, it is all in the wording.
After a month in the new place, the man looked around in the kitchen, and Ginger thought "oh no".
He said, "Is all he unpacking done?"
Ginger "yep, pretty much"
Man "I see you have your wine stuff out but I don't see the motorcycle."
Ginger "oh, I was hoping you wouldn't notice, you see when we were packing, my friend broke it, she is very emotional about it so I thought it best not to bring it up, and I don't think we should replace it because I don't want her to be reminded when she comes over and sees it."
Man "yeah, I suppose that is best."
Note: she broke it, details unnecessary
she was emotional, not she felt bad
This is why we need girlfriends. they understand.