"The Treasure Hunt Club"
Going
treasure hunting with my dear friend Kimberly Jo is like waking up on Christmas
day where you are giddy on the inside because of the excitement that the day
will bring. Kim is from Virginia and
over the 30 plus years that we have known each other we have always enjoyed our
rides in the country side of Virginia where we enjoy the beauty that this state
has to offer. Last year Kim, my daughter
Lauren and I started what we call the “Treasure Club.” We decided that we would get up on Saturday
mornings and pick our destination in Virginia and go to flea markets, country
stores, estate sales, yard sales, etc. and find special treasures.
This
past fall, we had a fun day searching estate sells and flea markets in Richmond,
VA. I started the day out declaring that
I was looking for hosting treasures for my table. Along the way we found some great vintage
juice glasses that reminded me of the glasses that my Grandmother Daniel used
when I was a young girl. At the end of
our day we made our final stop. My eyes
quickly went to a clear container as we pulled up and I saw beautiful red and
white china gleaming through. Then we realized that the lady was closing up shop.
Kim, Lauren and I rushed got out of the car and asked the lady about
the beautiful china. She stated
that she wanted to sell the china to a family that would appreciate it as much
as she did. Well, I told her
that I was that person and she sold it to me at a great bargain. This past Thanksgiving I used that
beautiful china for my dinner table and it felt extra special because I knew it
was one of our "Treasure Club" finds.
The days
spent with Kim and Lauren treasure hunting for my hosting delights warms my soul. It reminds me of when I look
for treasures from the word of God. What
I know for sure is the word of God is my greatest treasure. It makes my cup runneth over. It
shines brightly like rubies and diamonds when I need that ray of hope. It comforts my spirit like a warm blanket on a winters night when I seek refuge. What I
know for sure is that God’s word and love is my greatest treasure and it fills
my heart more than anything here on this earth.
Peace
and blessings,
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