This is my favorite kind of farewell. The kind where you say goodbye to someone because her husband is leaving your unit...but they are still staying on the island because his new job is here.
Molly's husband will no longer be our commanding officer (his two years are up), which is sad...but I'm so grateful she'll be sticking around for awhile. We spent this lovely evening to celebrate her and her graciousness and generosity. Kelly did a great job organizing it all, and even found the perfect gift for us to give. As an added bonus, we now have another awesome sushi place to add to our list. I must drive by this place several times a week but never noticed it. It's set back off the road a little...but it has a big metal horse statue out front. How did I miss that?
This is an amazing group of women. We are so blessed that we all get along, all enjoy each other's company.
I had to get this one in, too...Megan was the photographer and I didn't want to leave her out.
After we ate as much sushi as we could hold (those of us who like sushi...can you believe not everyone likes sushi?!) we said our goodbyes. Pretty soon, there were just four of us left in front of the restaurant. I don't remember how it started, but someone had the idea for me to climb the horse. (I don't remember, it might have been me.) Then it became evident they were serious. I said, "I can't do that, I'd get arrested!" to which someone replied that there were a group of Chinese tourists doing it earlier. Who can argue with that? So, with a boost from some friends, I climbed the giant metal horse. I even handed my camera over so that my conquest could be immortalized.
You might be wondering why there is no picture in this post, then? Well, I couldn't wait to get home and upload the pics. When I opened the horse pic, I knew it would have to just forever remain in my personal collection. It looks like I really like the horse. I mean a LOT. That wasn't the look I was going for. People might get the wrong idea.
Soooo...I guess you'll just have to use your imaginations. But whatever you do, don't imagine me laying down on it, stroking his mane...with bare feet...or making a pouty face. That would turn out all wrong.
2 comments:
Carrie - Great photos! Thanks for posting this, it was such a nice night. Good food, good company and a great after-party in the parking lot. :) Thanks for all that YOU do for our Group - you have been a wonderful blessing in our lives. (and for the record, I have a photo of the "horse incident" that isn't so bad, if you want me to send you a copy).
Awesome, Kelly...send it to me and I will evaluate! ;^)
When's the next party?!
Have a great weekend!
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