Scenes From the Advent Tea

Yesterday prior to the Advent Tea I picked up two friends to drive the three of us to the event.  As we parked, before we got out of the car, I showed them my two prints, hoping that I would get a positive reaction.  Both of them oohed and ahhed which ofcourse, made my heart sing, and my dear friend Kay especially liked the prints.  Kay and I have been friends for many a year and her husband, John and my sweetie were also great pals.  After my sweetie began to decline, John would faithfully pick Gary up every week and take him to the gym to exercise and swim.  Many times that 2 hours was the only break I would get during the week.  Unfortunately in January, almost two years ago, John was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer.  Another horrible disease of which their seems to be no cure.  John passed away in March and we lost a dear and loving friend.

Kay purchased raffle tickets at the Tea, hoping that she would win the prints, and lo and behold, she did.  I guess some things were just meant to be.  But don't tell anyone, if she didn't win, I was going to make two more just for her.

It was such a delightful afternoon and the tables were decorated beautifully.  There were packages

And bags filled with treats for guests...

Jesus took center stage at some tables...

While whimsy decorated others...

There was lots of sparkles wherever you looked...

It was really dim lighting inside the banquet hall so many of my pics were just too dark.  I have yet to purchase a flash for my camera and using the one that comes attached just doesn't do any image justice. It creates such harsh shadows.  Maybe that will be my birthday present to myself next year.

And last, a pic of two good friends and me.  I have known both Sharon & Sue for many years and adore them both.  I always look forward to seeing them each month, as part of the Bunco Babes group.

It was a delightful day, seeing old friends, enjoying a delicious lunch, and listening to an inspiring story from an accident survivor and her experiences and strong belief in the spiritual power of healing.  A fine day.

"Here is a test to find whether your mission on earth is finished:  If you're alive, it isn't."  ~  Dan Zadra

Until next time.....