Thursday, January 12, 2012

The Eighth Sacrament

Yesterday my Bible study ladies, I call them "my" because I believe that God brought these ladies into my life when I needed them the most, met at Barnes & Noble for coffee and chat.  Some of the conversation centered on the continuing series "Downton Abby" on PBS, great story, lovely scenery, gorgeous costumes, and a cast that is a producer's "dream team".  If you haven't been enthralled by Lord & Lady Grantham, and their 3 daughters, the large staff of butlers, cooks, maids, personal valets, and drivers at Downton Abby then I encourage you to join the rest of us zillion watchers and fall in love.

As we were enjoying the talking and laughter, one of the ladies piped up and said..."I usually don't like women, but I love you ladies."  And that essentially sums it up for me as well, except for the part about "liking women"....I do like women, sometimes we are a pain in the a_ _ but I don't know what I would  do without my women friends.

Joining up with Deb Duty for "This or That Thursday".......



This was yesterday, sunny, mild and in the 50's.....


This is today, snowing and in the 30's........


"We are taught there are seven sacraments, but some theologians say there should be eight.  The eighth sacrament is the "sacrament of friendship."  ~  Rev. Mark Connolly

Until next time.....


14 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness!!! LOL! You have some kooky weather going on! But boy do they ever make for GREAT photographs! Love the second photograph the best, though, both are beautiful. But that second one, WOW! Gorgeous!!! Lovely composition, too!

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  2. Beautiful photos, and I agree with that eighth sacrement! I enjoy your friendship here just as much as I would in person!

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  3. I can't believe you're having snow now! After a really mild start into 2012 the forecast for the weekend is cold and snow, so with some luck I'll be able to join you with a snow picture! ;-)

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  4. Lovely images. The days are as different as warm and cold! I went furniture shopping and out to eat in my favorite mountain town with a friend today. She treated me to lunch as my birthday was Monday. I also agree w/the eighth sacrament!

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  5. & you have snow ... yeah! how beauty. great photos. what a true blessing to have some great lady friends to chat with over coffee. (:

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  6. Beautiful shots- I think I understand what you mean. It takes a special group to surround yourself with.

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  7. Oh I am soooo hoping I get a snow photo this week! So far, just rain :(

    Kathy

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  8. Absolutely LOVE that first photo! So great :)

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  9. Your photos are beautiful. Thank you for sharing - how I wish it snowed here!

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  10. I like woman, too! No one can understand a woman as another woman. :)

    Anyway, I have a new blog that you may want to check out. It's hosted at www.CrispPhotoWorks.com

    Mira

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  11. Lovely photos! I have to admit I'm addicted to Downton Abby.. but don't tell anyone.

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  12. Both photos are so lovely! I wish I could see the snow in person! It's so nice that you've found a group of women that you enjoy.

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  13. Beautifully said. It's so nice to find that certain group of friends to get together with. That white photo of your new fallen snow is just lovely!

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