Five days ago I answered:
Vacation, Road Trip, Adventure, Woo Hooo
to Facebook's "what is on your mind?"
I was ready to "get away", "take a break", call a "time out", "retreat"....all words describe what I needed, what I received. and what I embraced. At the invitation of a dear friend we visited their beloved seashore destination. Quality time with my mother and daughters, with other mothers and daughters, and friends was a gift. We took a step back in time as the ocean-front Inn had no AC, family style meals and limited cell phone use. It took my mother and me right to our beloved Naidni vacations in Vermont. It took some getting use to for my girls but they accepted the environment. Probably because it felt like camp, it did for me. I said often this was my gift of "camp". Thank you Amanda for being my camp counselor/director! Biking, kayaking, cocktailing, swimming, shopping- Pawley's offered it all. What made it truly special was the intimate, charming Inn and wonderful women representing ages 14 to 80 sharing stories, insights and connecting in restful, restorative, refreshing ways.
Pawley's Island- I'd like to return and continue to explore. Our three days were really quite heavenly but not near enough time. I can't wait to take Joe back and share the delightful charm and escape with him! Highlights of our time included the road trips- Clare and I went to Maryland so we could travel together- Sally opted for the direct route with a stop for Columbia, SC hospitality. When driving south Nana/Mom/Jeanne and I both always pursue BBQ and never from a chain. We found our way to the back roads (thank you Daddy). In Virginia's we were serenaded by secadas!
As I reflect on this gift of time with beautiful women in this beautiful place, it connects to the start of the trip. On Memorial Day mom took us to visit family graves and the theme was strong women- Aunt Eddie, Amanda Tallman, Clara Price- faith, education, commitment to family, the arts and community were the stories retold. This continued and continues with the women on this trip. I'm so grateful for the chance to share with Clare and Sally the impact of southern hospitality and taking time away together. Pictures share the rest of the story....want to know more, just ask! Life on Newark-Granville Road...southern style!
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