Four years ago, I joined the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Snohomish County organization. Shortly after joining, I was paired up with my Little Sister Alex. Over the years, I have seen her go from a perky 8-year-old to a smart and sophisticated 12-year-old. We've had wonderful times together, and we look forward to our future adventures.
Last week, Alex and her sister and grandmother created a special day for me. It was a Sunday Tea, complete with wide-brimmed hats from the turn of the 19th century, and beautiful china and crystal and teapots. I was ushered into a dining room filled with lovely sandwiches and fruit and lemon curd and petit fours and cake. We poured exotic teas, told stories, and spent the afternoon enjoying each others' company. I can't recall a time in recent years of such an outpouring of love and appreciation, and I'll never forget all of the time they spent to create such a lovely experience.
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