Sunday came after a long night of listening to Lorie make
noise, grind her teeth and take up most of the bed (sorry, babe, but I gotta
report it like it happened). I got up a little earlier than I’d planned because
it seemed a little stupid to stay in bed trying to hang on to what little
“property” I had instead of getting ready and spreading out on the couch.
Once Lorie and I were ready we realized that we were a bit
too matchy-matchy. I had on a black with white polka-dot dress and a red
cardigan and she had on a black with white dots dress and a yellow cardigan.
Neither of us had an alternate outfit so off we went. I don’t think anyone else
noticed. Wish we’d taken a picture of it though.
Lorie attends Capital Life Church in Arlington. Super-duper
friendly, fabulous worship, easy to feel “at home” are the take aways for me.
They had a guest speaker (Dave Buehlring) whose sermon was right on target.
Lorie navigated us from the church to Chipotle’s and I followed the directions
without maiming any walker, bikers or banging into cars that were parked
(PARKED) in the middle of the lane.
I’d never had Chipotle’s before but yummo! Lorie and I had a
lovely mommy-daughter heart-to-heart and then it was time to get on the road
since Annie and I were driving to Charlotte. Lorie got us to American
University (again, no pedestrians, bikers or cars were harmed) and I had to say
goodbye.
That was hard. I knew I was going to see her again in just a
couple days but if living teaches you anything, it’s to not take people
(especially people you love) for granted. We aren’t promised tomorrow.
I got back to the Haneys’ with just one small blip in
following OnStar’s directions (which turned out to actually be a better route),
changed out of my church clothes, got our stuff packed and hugs all the way
around for the Haneys and then Annie and I were off.
We managed to get back to Charlotte with no tickets, although
we both probably never want to hear the words, “What’s the speed limit around
here” again. We stopped by KFC and got dinner before pulling into the driveway.
The fur-babies (and Greg) were glad to see Annie. We sat and enjoyed dinner and
some TV before heading to bed.
Monday, I got on the road around 8:45 and drove. I had the
radio on full blast because it was just too dang quiet and lonely in my car. I
wish I lived closer to my sisters. We’d probably kill each other if we did, old
habit die hard, but still. No one knows you the way your siblings do. They were
your first friends and your first enemies. They taught you how to love someone
fiercely that also drives you insane. I’m so proud of my sisters. I think they
are both funny, fascinating, amazing women. I am truly blessed to be able to
call them my sisters.
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