Yesterday, Barwis Methods held their fourth annual golf outing and luncheon. It has been just shy of 22 months since I have been there. I told my Mom that I am just a, “has been” but I still wanted to go. It was held at U of M in Ann Arbor. Duh! I had to be there! My Mom and Sean accompanied me as they always do and we rolled by the Big House before we got to the golf course. If it wasn’t so warm outside and if my knee didn’t hurt , I completely would have gone to get a closer look And take pictures!
I wasn’t sure where to go so my mom told me to call someone. I texted Deb and she met my mom as my mom walked into the building. My Mom came out shortly with her thumbs up and told me that we were in the right spot and I could go in.
Sean pushed me into the building and Deb met us between the two entrance doors. She gave me the tightest hug which I returned just as tightly! I told her that I was nervous to be there because it has been almost 2 years since I have worked out at Barwis. She told me that once you’re a member of the Barwis family, you are ALWAYS a member of the Barwis family!
We made our way upstairs (the elevator talked which kind of tripped me and my Mom out!) and I was getting situated at the table with my back to the door when I heard Mike’s unmistakable, raspy voice! I kind of was startled to hear it and was excited that once I was situated at the table, I would turn and see Mike! He came over and hugged all three of us multiple times. He hugged me just as tightly as Deb! And I hugged him back just as tightly! I loved being there!
Before we ate, Megan came over and also hugged me so tightly, multiple times as well ! She’s now in Florida and I told her that I have to make a trip to Florida to see her and Nick Montoni! I was so glad to be there!
After we ate, Brock and Mike gave their speeches which made me cry and I was not even embarrassed that I was crying! Brock was engaged in speaking to somebody and we left and saw Jade in the hallway. She hugged me just as tightly as Deb and Mike and Megan did! She even reads my blog!
I really felt like a member of the Barwis family! Brock messaged me and he apologized that he couldn’t talk to me but he saw me and said that the event would not be the same without me! I really am part of the family! I have been to all for golf outings! I miss Barwis more than I can say! I texted Mike last night telling him how poignant what he said was. He told me that they all love me and I told him that I love them all right back! I can’t wait to get back there! I couldn’t write about this yesterday because, of course, I pooped out after I got home because I was so excited to be there and get and give all of those wonderful hugs!