Thanks, Mac....You are very wise and SO right.
I called this morning to tell her I couldn't manage to go, and she was gone to her Sunday Meditation Group (at which her husband scoffs, naturally!), so I had to talk to him, and told him bluntly that I was too busy, etc. to go with them. She called me this evening, begging me to go, but I remained firm. Even her mother was chiming in on the conversation begging me. I found myself near hyperventilating as I made excuse after excuse. Finally, I just said, "Becky, this is the right choice for ME, and I know I would be unhappy making the trip." At that, she seemed to accept it. Boy, was that hard. But I'm glad I did it!
Heartfelt thanks to all of you here who have given me your wise advice. Without it, I might have given in and gone on a miserable trip.
Loving thoughts,
Seeker