bunko babes

Last night was bunko night. That means 12 of us bunko babes got together and shared a delicious meal, some great laughs, some silly moments, a few excited rolls of the die and a great time. We have been getting together once a month for nearly three years and it amazes me every month what a great group of women I can call friends!

I am so blessed to have each of them in my life! And all in unique ways. Some I think I can call "best friends" and others "occasional friends" but it doesn't seem to matter. When we rotate around the room sharing dice and goodies and laughter, everyone gets the chance to visit and catch up. We are all moms. Some of us work and some don't. Some of us go to church and some don't. Some of us are 'leaders' and some 'followers.' Our diversity is what helps make our group both so special and so unique. And that diversity intensifies the friendships that I know will last a lifetime.

About a month ago, one of our "co-founders" sent an email out to all of us with this clip included. Within hours, I think 8 of our 12 had responded, each thanking her for the moving video and thanking everyone for such a dear friendship.

(Be sure to have your Kleenex box handy!)

After watching this clip, I added The Middle Place to my Christmas wishlist and Santa was listening. I'm only about half way thru the book and am so impressed with Kelly Corrigan's writing style and unique voice. She identifies the middle place as that place you are when you are an adult; someone's parent but you are still someone's daughter--something I know all my bunko babes can both identify with and may even struggle with.

To have great friendships that will get you through all parts of your life is such a blessing and this book is truly a great read.

(Book review coming soon.)