While a baby shower is not specific to the south, a touch of southern hospitality elevates the event to a whole new level. I had the opportunity earlier this month to join the ladies of Graceway church in preparing Haley (wife of the youth pastor) for the arrival of baby Olivia. I have been to a lot of baby showers in my life, but this was by far the most ornate. I am so blessed to have met such a wonderful group of ladies that would put so much effort into this shower. I was taking notes for the next time I have a shower to host.
As each person entered they guessed how many Hershey's kisses were in the oversized baby bottle. (I won by guessing the closest! I was only off by 5) Next you addressed you own envelope for the thank you notes, then helped yourself to some punch and hors d'oeuvres. I had the opportunity to sit with a very nice lady with a nursing background who could sympathize with my current stress of national boards.
My favorite part was the "who has the heaviest purse game". After the winner was announced with a purse of over 6lbs. One of the women who knows I go to Sherman said "you are going to need a chiropractor." Then pointed me out. You never know where a future patient is going to come from. I highly recommend getting out in the community. Life at Sherman can be a bubble, but Spartanburg has a wealth of wonderful people. I am so grateful for the ladies of Graceway. (And the gentlemen too)
