Pat, Bill, and Luna

What a delightful way to begin the autumn season! I was blessed to spend Sunday evening and Monday morning in Highlands, NC, with dear friends and mentors from my childhood--the Martins. It was so wonderful to visit with Pat and Bill again this year, remembering days gone by, catching up on lives woven together from eternity past, and learning more about these dear people who so influenced my life. (And, of course, a highlight was antiquing with the expert!)
Pat introduced me to Winnie the Pooh, refinishing furniture, sewing, and Cocker Spaniels when I was a child. All became part of me....She's a gracious Southern lady--wise and witty and the perfect hostess. (My dear mother called her "Friend". Pat was one with whom she was free to share her heart.) And Bill is a tender-hearted and hospitable Southern gentleman with a ready smile and a warm greeting. Like my dad, he is the quintessential Exxon engineer. Both Martins are civic minded, people-oriented, and generous. Once again, I was refreshed, inspired, and uplifted by being with them.
Thank you both for a lovely visit! ( I will think of you both each time I use the beautiful toast rack!)