The Belle of the Ball
I felt like we three sisters were Ladies-in-Waiting as we gathered at Mom's house early on Saturday to see her off to her special evening, dinner and celebrating the 25th anniversary of her Sweet Adeline's Chorus. Mom is a charter member and honored guest. I arrived first by showing up so early Mom was still in her PJ's! She rallied and rustled up some hot coffee for me and a chocolate doughnut. We chatted and I brought out my knitting. It was going to be a day to remember! Karan arrived shortly after. She is our organizer! She helped by putting together the outfit and helping choose the contents of Mom's new silver handbag and the silver bag of goodies she was taking. No last minute rush and forgetting anything. Mom brought her special pins, photos and sparkly decorations that she had saved over the years that she sang with the Sweet Adeline's. She would bring these out and share them with her longtime friends ...