I have a lot of girlfriends. I had some since I was 8 years old, lots from high school, a few from my old town home and I'm making more and more here in Traverse Mountain. I've lived in my house for 3 years and the ward boundaries have changed so that I have been in 4 wards in that short time. But the great thing is how many friends I have now in all the neighborhoods.
(I promise that I'm getting to the point shortly.) The other day I was at the park with the kids when Martha (yes, she lives up to her name in a VERY good way), comes by and says she's been reading my blog. YIKES! I know that someone is out there reading it, but knowing that people in my ward are reading it terrifies me!
So I've started reading up on some of the ladies in my ward and neighborhood. Holy smokes - I think I've found a bunch of sole mates I never knew I had. So I added a few new links to my 'Friends and Family Blogs' that ya'll have to check out. So here's the low-down on my new girlfriends:
The Griffiths Family - This is Martha, a friend of mine from the ward whom I have never been particularly close to, but love just the same. One time she and I were at the park watching our kids play and I started talking about my horrible postpartum depression and started crying. I was mortified and avoided her for a couple of weeks, but now I'm sure she doesn't even think about it....I hope.
The Sybrowsky Family - This is Mandy Sybrowsky, Paige's sister in-law and friend of mine. She's completely amazing. She's living in Seattle while her husband does his residency. And no, Christian (her husband) does not work at Seattle Grace (I already asked).
The Christensen Family - This is Steph. Cutest girl ever. She is another Traverse Mountain friend that I actually knew a tiny bit in high school. Our parents are friends. I even went out with her brother once in high school. Anyway, 3 years ago when we went to our ward for the first time, Steph and McKay (hubby) were the very first people we met. The are incredible.
Allison & Cameron Palmer - Allison and Cameron are good friends of mine from high school. I love them dearly!
Okay, I've lost steam. Too tired to keep typing.
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
New girlfriends
Posted by Laurie at Wednesday, August 08, 2007
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Laurie -- You are too sweet to me. I am so happy to live close to you and to be getting to know you better and better...We really do have SO much in common - who knew? You are a doll and I want to come over and hang out in your amazingly organized home! HA! Let's steer clear of my messy one! Honestly... Loves...
Laurie,
I like you so much. You are a wonderful example and a good friend. I do think about our conversation but not in a bad way. How could I judge you? I had some wicked ppd and I have some closet weaknesses I don't put on display but they are there just the same.
You are beautiful and awesome.
P.S.
When you say I live up to my name, do you mean in the 'Martha Stewart Bitchy' way?
Sorry to use the B word on your blog.
We spell our names the same way. Yeah! It's nice to find another Laurie. You are so lucky to have been in so many Wards and have those connections. I find that the right friend can inspire and uplift us with little effort. They're wonderful blessings in our lives.
Hey Larry! I'm so glad Paige gave me your blog address! I'm going to add you to my friend links. Your kids are so adorable. I love the pics that Haylee did. I can't wait for her to take some of mine in October--she's amazing! And I love that you call Adam Rads. Addy has really stuck for my Adam, but I might have to steal that one. You are such an incredible person. I am so glad to know you! Miss you!
~mandy
P.S. I'm so glad Christian doesn't really work at Seattle Grace--there's way too much crap that goes on in that hospital! :) Good thing it's fictional!
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