only tears you should cry, cry laughing

i enjoyed my weekend so much that i needed to share it with you. 

Friday. Walked over to my friend, Jason's, house where I enjoyed a nice cup of coffee along with laughter provided by Scott Littlepage, a friend that God has allowed me to get to know the last two months. If you don't know him, you should, because he might be one of the funniest people I know right now - and he thinks he's funny too, which makes it even better. These mornings are my favorite parts of my weeks because it's a time to relax and enjoy each other's company. And it's a time to reflect on the week that we all just had. Lots of laughter. Lots of coffee. Lots of food, aka biscuits that taste like they came from BBQ House - no joke. Then, headed over to the office for the official "girl time" with Katie B, Red, and Cat. Though it was filled with tears, it was SO good. I love hearing how their hearts are doing and how to encourage the other. Such a picture of the body. I'm glad Cat was our new addition this week. Made me happy. Next, yours truly went into Cinderella mode at the house, cleaning and cleaning, trying to get things ready for my best friends to come into town! After much anticipation (there is so much in those three words that I could go into, but I'll refrain from making this any longer than it is going to be), they all arrived (Maggie, Zachary, Christi, and James) back in the house where all (well, most) of the friendships began! It was a homecoming like no other! We hurried over to Malorie's house so we could all see her before her big date. Literally we rushed out of the house, because I had no shoes on me. Ha. It was fun and so good to see the "Baby", as we call her, before her night of fun. Then, we invaded Juliana Tokyo where we spent most of the time drawing on our place mats. James  made a floor plan of Maggie and Zachary's "future home", Christi made drawings of each city each one of us were and were about to live in, Zachary drew a tree and a leaf and then labeled them, Maggie drew a morbid Snoopy picture, and I drew the world. Maggie taught me how to draw a cow. I'll have to show you all how sometime too. It's quite fun. The night ended with PJ's, cuddles, blankets, and the new season of "The Office". 

Saturday. Maggie, Christi, and I awoke and swiftly made our way over to Malorie's to hear all about her night. But, we didn't without first stopping at Toomer's Coffee. This place is near and dear to each one of us. This is a place we studied and wrote papers in during most of our college careers. The lady even remembers us! Ha Ha! Baby's house was filled with laughter as we sat and talked about life. These are the moments that I miss the most. I miss talking to each other all at the same time. I tried hard to sit and cherish each one of those this weekend. Next is all a blur, because it was spent showering and getting ready for game day! I made a music list that we sang and danced to while us girls put ourselves together. I loved it. We have so many memories getting ready in my room, listening to that music. I know it wasn't just me soaking it all in. We miss each other so much. Luckily, last minute I was able to get a student ticket! Once inside the stadium, I remembered how much I love Auburn football. I love the community that is in there. A couple of times during the game, I "high fived" a few people I didn't know. I loved it! After the game, feet hurting and all, we went to Keri Anne's tailgate where I spent most of my time there talking with an old friend that was hurting over some stuff in his life right now. I wish so badly that I had the words to say to him to make his pain go away. But, the only freedom he will find is in the scripture, that is highest authority. I tried to point him there. I think my feet were numb by the time we got back to the house. After an hour of relaxing, we headed to Opelika to sit and listen to some music. Every one of us enjoyed the musician, Gareth Asher, as he led us in a bunch of our favorite songs. 

Sunday. I woke up to Christi laying on top of me and telling to get up in her funny northern accent. Oh, how i loved her and hated her at the same time. :) We "wallered" on the couch listening to James' stories that we all adore. Again, just like old times. After a lunch at Breezeway where we ate and laughed about the weirdest things, it was time for the out of towners to leave. I tried so hard not to cry the entire time they were packing up their cars. But, it wasn't until Christi hugged me that I lost it. I love these people so much sometimes it hurts. I know that the Lord has given me the gift to passionately love people. So, with that, it's difficult for me to say goodbye to those I desperately love. They know me better than anyone. They are a huge part of my heart, and when they leave, it is definitely not easy. Honestly, I don't know if we'll ever all live in the same city. So, this is just something we (or should I say I) will have to get used to. The visits will never end and the memories we make will never stop. They are precious to me. Nothing could or ever will replace them. 

:)