We had planned for over a month to SURPRISE our 'sis' Sherry in (countrywingsinphoenix) with a visit ...
Now I had to go thru a LOT of backdoors & high secrecy to pull off this visit. All our bloggy gal friends were so cool working with me. For this I am ever so grateful to each of you.
At our luncheon @ Claim Jumper's (highly recommend) I was so blessed to meet Laura (center) from Decor to Adore, Ceekay from Thinkin of Home (far right) & Marty from A Stroll Thru Life (front right) ... 'Moi' & Sherry on the left. We had 2 hours of non-stop chatter, laughter & sharing gifts. Laura led us in prayer afterwards ... what a lovely day with beautiful friends, moments to hold close to my heart forever. Thank you ladies.
~ The story ~
We arrived in Phoenix & drove over to Sherry's at 10:45PM ... I called her, jabbered for a few
minutes telling her I was going to bed. Sherry was decorating a PINK Christmas tree in her home in honor of me. A few minutes later I called her back & asked her 'Sis, may I come over & see that pink tree you are doing for me?' She laughed, 'sure, come on over', she said. I replied, 'wellll, then go open that front gate!' She stammers thru that statement & I repeated myself. She yells 'I am hanging up on you!' I looked at Harold & said 'WOW! she hung up on me! I don't know what to think!' Then she comes screaming, sobbing thru the front gates. Now Tony was in on this event for at least a month. Well, it took a while to get Sherry settled down.
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We just HAD to play with 'hats' at the antique mall ...
Harold & I @ Picacho Peak
Tony & Sherry
Quad reflections in Meri's gorgeous bathroom ...Sherry had been desiring to visit Meri to learn how to create a snowman ... I notified Meri
when Sherry told me, so she could deter Sherry
from wanting to go to her studio on the weekend
we were arriving ... oy! Sherry can be a challenge
to keep a SECRET from, lmty.
***Meri's awesome wallpaper is from York ... love those roses.
Meri's studio is filled with the most awesome crafts & creations using both vintage & new items. We all exchanged gifts. She made this lovely Christmas gift to hang in the house ... don't you love it! Thank you.
Meri & Sandy are the most delightful, warm
ladies ever! You fall in love with their beautiful
friendships immediately ... moments to hold closely always.
Do pop by & visit their shops where they sell
their gorgeous crafts & creations.
Meri & Sandy also had a lovely luncheon of delicious-ness for us.
The girls chatting up a storm during lunch.
THANK YOU for such a fabulous afternoon.
I shall remember forever your beautiful home,
studio & creations you both shared with me.
***Forgive me, but I have this posted backwards
in sequence of events.
*****Since I muffed up the link for this to be viewed in an earlier write, I do hope you will pop over now the link is corrected to visit this new blogger & her mission ... beautiful christian love, around the world ... 'the children' who will melt your hearts.
Good Morning My Precious Sis...
ReplyDeleteI am still trying to get over how in the world you pulled this off without telling me, or letting me find out. I guess you know now, I am a true blonde, it went right over my little head. I love you.
I cannot begin to tell you the laughter, the tears, the joy and happiness that we all shared on this whirlwind weekend of love. It was the BEST Christmas present a girl could ever ask for. Thank you Sweet Sis and Brother. You are the BEST.
Thank you my sweet Sis and friends for making me realize that I still do have a voice, and it can be heard, if you only listen. I am going to try very hard to get out more and not be afraid to ask for help.
A beautiful time. Memories to last me a lifetime. Thank you SO much. I hope you are feeling better today. Many hugs and SO much love to you. Your Lil Sis, Sherry
Wow - what a fabulous surprise you concocted for Sherry! Love seeing all of you together.
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Cluaida
Girls just wanna have fun!!! yep that song reminds me of you...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise trip to Sherry's. I have enjoyed reading the many stories..
Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth
That is so neat that you pulled it off the way you did. I would have come through the gate screaming and crying too. I know Sherry was so happy to see you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful time you all had. Seeing loved ones is one of the best gifts anyone can get.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise that must have been. Sometime when I'm in Phoenix visiting my daughter I'm calling on your sis, too.
ReplyDeleteWow! You packed a lot in a short amount of time! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great surprise you gave to your sweet sister. Thanks for sharing your wonderful weekend with sis and friends. So much fun and lots of wonderful memories were made! This is something you will all remember always. You are a very sweet sister to do this for her.
ReplyDeleteI COULDN'T believe that you pulled that off! Girl, you are all over the place! What a wonderful time you ladies had together, chatting and laughing! I LOVE Phoenix and have it on my "go back there" list:) Thanks for sharing your sweet post and pictures! Love it! Have a blessed day my friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun story....and a fun time!!
ReplyDeleteMy has GOD been busy using HIS living vessel, Marydon! WOW!!! Thank you for being HIS vessel and for being a willing and gracious servant for others. You are an awesome friend and I, like sherri am honored to call you friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet, honest, and heartfelt comments on arise 2 write.
Much love,
andrea
What a wonderful time. I had heard about the luncheon on Marty's blog. So nice how you suprised your sister. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I'm glad I came by and got a chance to catch up.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Girls have got to have fun..
ReplyDeleteI feel you all had the greatest time..so good..we would all love to do what you have just done! enjoyed one another company..
Coming together as friends is very special. Loved looking at the photos it made me feel included as I believe everyone will feel. God Bless you.
Love the pic of you all in the bathroom mirror-it's great!
ReplyDeleteI just want to wish you a very Merry Christmas--
ReplyDeletelove the fact you "surprised" your sister--
and I love all the pictures of you home and the decorations--thanks for sharing them--
Hugs, Di and miss gracie
What a wonderful surprise and visit you had!! So glad you pulled it off ;)
ReplyDeleteYou made me smile and wish I had a close family. Enjoy them.
*hugs*deb
Oh this is so funny Marydon! This had to have just made Sherry so happy! It is so good to see Ceekay there! I adore that girl! This must have been a joyful time for all.
ReplyDeletehugs
I know you gals must have had just THE BEST TIME EVER! You all look so happy to be together!
ReplyDeleteI've been catching up on past posts of yours tonight while I have a little free time! LOVE how you have decorated your home for Christmas! That pink tree is sooo up my alley! Your mantels are lovely, too. And I love your mother's table in front of the fireplace.
Merry Christmas, dear friend!
Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
PRECIOUS MARYDON!!! Oh, I saw your visit over at Sherry's blog and I am so happy to know that you two connected! Isn't it a special blessing to see the people with whom you correspond almost daily? My dream is to meet certain people that I feel are part of my daily life through blogging. You all look so beautiful and FULL OF LOVE AND LIFE!!!! Thank you dearest for visiting me...may God bless you with much happiness and PROSPERITY in your soul!!!
ReplyDeleteBIG HUGS FROM COLD MINNESOTA! Anita
What a great way to strengthen the bonds of friendship. That was a very refreshing recount of a wonderful uniting of blog friends. Very uplifting. Thank you so much for visiting Daily Grace and for your encouraging and thoughtful comments. God bless, Bobbi
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I read Sherry's post about the surprise already and love hearing the rest of the story! Thanks for coming by my blog yesterday and leaving the sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteSherry @ A Happy Valentine
Thanks for sharing more of your trip. It was a fantastic surprise for your sis. You have great memories that you shared and it just gives me goosebumps reading about it. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteI think surprising Sherry was the sweetest thing anyone could do, honey. I'd love to see the expression on her face that moment she opened the gate. What a sweet thing to do for her.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing fine, just having a problem getting motivated lately, but it'll pass. I pray constantly!
xoxo,
Connie
Looks like a wonderful get together! Their's no friends like Blog friends!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Gwenny
I read about this on Sherri's blog - she was so happy. It is a good friend in what you did and for her to let you in w/o knowing you were coming - like sisters.
ReplyDeleteMerry Chrismtas to both of you.
Sandie
Wow, what a treat for ya'll to get together and surprise a true sweetheart of a blogger friend. I do so want to see that pink tree!
ReplyDeleteYa'll have a truly blessed day my sweet friend!!! :o)
Hello my friend. I am sorry you caught a cold going home. I am spending time on your blog, trying to find out all your talents!! So glad your trip was a success and you had such fun!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful fun, I could picture Sherry running out with tears to meet you!! I would say this is a success story-Yeah! hugs, Kerrie
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful surprise for Sherry and I love your post and the precious pics of all your girls together. Looks like tons of fun for all. Memories to last a life time. God is looking down and saying "Well Done"
Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip. Merry Christmas.
Hugs from Texas!Celestina Marie
Ha! You are a tricky one, dear. What a nice surprise for Sherry. You guys look like you had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteI am SO jealous of you girls and all the fun you must have had!!! WOW this was "Wonderful"!!! I am now your newest FOLLOWER!!! I would LOVE you to follow me too...
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, Donna
HI MARYDON!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am sad now I was at Disneyland and MIssed out on this!!!
But I am so thrilled beyond words at what you did for our dear friend Sherry. She is such a sweet sweet dear angel and so deserved the fun you brought her. What great friends/sister you tow have become, wow, this blogging world is full of the BEST people ever. I have met some of the greatest women ever through this.
I sure hope one day we meet face to face.
TIl then, this computer serves as our spot to talk!!!
many hugs 2 U,
jamie
was the weather not perfect????
You girls are having way too much fun! Love this post!
ReplyDeleteDulcy
Honey I am so happy for Sherry and you that you were able to pull this off so well.
ReplyDeleteI just can see her running to greet you guys.
What great fun and pictures!I love that you got together with all the other bloggers too.
We are going to have to rename your site if you keep surprising bloggers. lol
Your visit to my ole farm house was such a lovely visit. I still think of how lucky I was to have you and Harold visit me.
Things are really really hectic with Gary going everyday now to Houston for treatments but hopefully by Feb this will be over.
Love ya
and Merry Christmas
Maggie
Thanks for your visit. Now this sounds like fun..and you pulled it off so well. You have a great Christmas! ;D
ReplyDeleteHi Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and saying hello. How wonderful to meet some blog friends in person! Glad you all had a fun time!
Debbie
Howdy Marydon
ReplyDeleteOh my a precious pink Christmas surprise for Sherry :)
I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't know how you managed it :)
All I know is I am so glad you did .
You just proved what I was thinking of when I posted this afternoon about blogland neighbors .
You are so much more than that to me and so many others.
God bless you sweet friend, neighbor and sister in Christ .
Big happy hugs coming at you from Texas .
Until next time
Happy Trails
Looks like you had so much fun! Wish I lived closer to some blogger buddies too =)
ReplyDeleteOh Marydon, I had such a wonderful day with all of you ladies, and I so enjoyed meeting you. You are truly a lovely lady and your heart shows right through your eyes and your smile. Thanks for such a great time. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing story! Sounds like one more memorable time! Warmed my heart! Merry Christmas to you all!
ReplyDeleteJust reading about your surprise visit to Sherry. That was a marvelous surprise for her and I just know how much she appreciated it. You are a wonderful person. Marydon. Christmas blessings to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteQMM
I'm so happy for the two of you - what a wonderful early Christmas present.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful Christmas!
Leann
Hello Precious Marydon,
ReplyDeleteThis has to be one of the sweetest stories I have ever heard. You must have made Sherry the happiest lady in the entire World...Oh how I wish I could have been there!! You and Harold are God's angels who spread happiness and love to all that you touch. I do hope you both are better today and on the way to recovery to enjoy this blessed season. Oliver had a terrible case of strep with a bad headache, fever...but thankfully the antibiotic worked and he is better and was able to sing at his Christmas Concert. He goes to a Catholic school and they performed at The Motherhouse for all the Sisters, it was so adorable and they really keep Christ in Christmas and the children seem to really understand that the Lord is why we celebrate Christmas which is beautiful. I am happy that your priest is wonderful, I miss mine from upstate NY, Father A married us and is a blessing. But as I get older I find that when I am in church I am at peace and my heart is filled with love and that is something very special. I couldn't get through the day without feeling God's Love.
Please take care and I do hope to see you all this Spring...fingers crossed!!
xx
Bunny
O My!! What a fabulous surprise and Christmas gift for all of you to be able to get together like that!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful!!
Hugs,
Debbie