invitation, telephone call, and mangoes

1. Invitation. I got an invitation from Chris and Michie today to come to their home tomorrow and spend the day with baby Isabelle. Tomorrow is January 20, which means Izzy will be 10 months old. I love spending time with all three of them. ♥

2. I had a telephone call with a dear friend yesterday. We talked about all sorts of things and when I hung up the phone I didn't feel as sad. What I really appreciated was her encouragement and her willingness to to be in the moment with me. She even put off her dinner break just to talk.

3. Dried mangoes are perhaps the perfect snack. Soft and chewy, sweet and sugary.