A blessed evening

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About 40 ladies gathered at my house last night for a Christmas party. We had such a good time. There was a ton of delicious food but the activities and conversation was even better. Cathy & Lisa planned a game that we played with M & M's where everyone had to tell the group something about themselves based upon what color M & M's they had in their hand. It was fun and we learned more about everyone there.

I spoke to the ladies for a few moments about some things that were on my heart and they responded to it and several shared with the group...what a rich time.

I arm so blessed to have these women in my life and in our church. The best is yet to come.

Cathy & Heather
Aida & Cecelia

Candy
 Pat & Debra
 Shelly, Brenda & Angela
Mae & Virginia
My sugared fruit Christmas tree
 Talking and eating...
 In the kitchen...






Comments

Tara Sloan said…
Wow Deanna... your Northside ladies are second to none! What a fabulous time you had!!!
12:36 PM
Robin Hicks said…
Looks like lots of fun! You have inspired me. I know you are a very busy woman but you actually GET THINGS DONE instead of just talking about them.
12:14 PM
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