6.13.12 Evening (sort of)

Yes, it's technically already Thursday , 2am... I am just getting home from an amazing evening.  As a 35 yr old newly single woman, one might think I was at a bar with friends... if so, you should probably stop reading my blog as I have never been into that... instead this evening was filled with women of many different ages all with whom had a common goal, to explore and learn about Motherless Daughters.  The evening wasn't around the usual table, instead we were invited into our Pastor's home and I listened to many share wonderful memories and stories that warmed my heart to hear. 
I believe I was taught by my mother that when you are invited into someones home you always offer to help set up and always clean up.  I have always done this in my life and would like to think my mother taught me that.  I have often done this very act, but for some reason, tonight felt very different.  It was such an awesome feeling to be washing and drying fine china and not every day utensils, while she packed up all the food and made to go containers for me... In some regards it was as if my mother, Mary was there through Pastor Mary tonight.  I would like to explain the way I felt when I left perhaps someone who has lost someone dear,  will understand ... As if a fantasy had been fulfilled.  As though I got one more day to experience what so many do not realize is a gift.  I left there almost an hour and a half after everyone else...  I felt good to know that at least all the dishes and food were taken care of. 
The need to please and help has always been there, which is why I went to my friend's house at 11pm to help her again in her attic... Only us crazy people clean out attics till 1:45am... I made up my mind and decided to take the wedding dress and my sweet friend was kind enough to allow me to have one of her new favorite things, a space bag, thank you!!!! I am tired, yet wired.  I am grateful for tonight and so appreciative for all that I experienced.  I do plan on sleeping in, if I can.... but wish my dear friend, MS a successful surgery and a quick recovery...Technically, its Thursday, and I know I am thankful.... how about you?