Down from Cloud Nine March 26,2014

     It was great fun flying up to that Cloud Nine!  We planned for days to get to that fluffy white cushion.
It was fabulous getting in the car and heading to appointment with adventure.  We, my friend, Kathy and I, looked forward to a day out and some good down to earth laughter.  We had worked together for 14 years.  We had talked, laughed, complained, cried and grieved together.  Then we walked out of the school and went our separate ways.  We had formed a friendship that would remain even in the outstretch of real life.  We text, phoned, and emailed.  Sometimes, we need to hear a voice we trust, and it is there.  Sometimes, we need to hear a deep seated belly laugh over a naughty little thought!  Sometimes, we need to share a worry, a fear, or a secret.  This is our day.  I look forward to it for months.
     I'm so excited that when I get out of the car, I accidentally hit something, and the car goes in panic mode, and the horn goes berserk.  I'm pushing everything on the remote and we are laughing so hard.  Bingo! I hit the right thing and we are off to the manicure parlor!  I had a gift certificate from my granddaughter, Sarah-the very first beauty shop job!  We searched for the right shade and tried to laugh quietly as we blundered around the bottles.  It was a wonderful experience.  I loved being pampered and feeling beautiful afterward...at least my nails!
     Next, we are off to the Mexican restaurant.  Being conservative as we are, we split a meal, and it was just the right amount for each of us.  We talked more and laughed more and paid the tip!  We had saved up a lot of conversation.  Off again!  The next stop was flower shopping, and afterward, we headed to the movies.
      We settled into our spot next to the bars in front of us and propped our feet up!  In the darkness of the theater, surrounded by people, we relaxed, ate nuts, candy and watched God is not Dead.  It was a good movie that suited our beliefs.  It gave us a sense of urgency about the society around us.  The evils of darkness are sucking our young from the roots of their religion, and it is time for the church and Christians to awake and do something.
    On leaving the theater we had a chance meeting with an old friend that we taught with years ago.  That was a pleasant happenstance.
     On the way home we have more talk and laughter.  Way too soon it was over.  I get back in my car and head home.  It  was a wonderful day and that must sustain me for a few more months.  I look forward to another day on Cloud Nine.