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A Merry Morning
The rhythm of the large drops of rain pound on my car as I drive to Ashrafieh. It worried me because all our ladies who were going to attend the meeting today were just now walking to catch the bus.
But, as I arrived at the park where our ladies meeting would be held, the chairs were set and a couple of the ladies had already arrived, the bus arrived soon after. The ladies streamed off the bus with excitement and many went around the check in to greet the staff and other ladies. This meeting was combining two of our centers and many hadn’t seen each other since our Christmas breakfast.
After the greetings we started the game. Racing back and forth each team attempted to answer as many questions as they could. As we started to score the game the rain started again. Undeterred by the rain, the ladies quickly grabbed either their umbrellas or trash bags and slung them over their heads. They wanted to make sure their scores were correct. They were driven, they wanted the mystery prize.
Finally, with everything scored three teams were in a tie. To break the tie there was a final question. Nadine started to ask and was starkly interrupted by the answer being yelled. Done, the game was won. The prize was boxes of heart bites given to each on the team.
After the game there was an encouraging word for the ladies from a visitor and our director. A reminder that they can turn their eyes above, instead of staring at the problem and that they are never alone no matter what the situation.
Later on the sun came out and there was food and chatter with small eruptions of laughter and lots of selfies.
The bus arrived and it was time to go. With a joy they loaded on to get home with that peace that you get after seeing good friends, that rest that coming together gives. They left knowing they were loved and encouraged to face the next thing that comes their way.
