Lily and Lily

One of James’ good friends from the Citadel, Tripp, and his family came down to camp at the James Island County Park for the week.  James and the girls joined them for a night.  I was so sad happy that our tent only sleeps three and  I had to go back home to sleep enjoy the peace and quiet. 
Their 6 year old daughter also happens to be named Lily.  We heard that they were naming their child Lily and loved the name.  I tried to get it out of my mind – we didn’t want to steal their name after all.  As much as I tried, though, I just loved the name, so yes we stole their name.
I didn’t consider at the time, how wonderful and exciting this would be for our children.  This was the first time for the girls to meet but you never would have known it.  Just like their daddies, they were instant friends. 
Our Lily couldn’t control her excitement.  “Mamma, we have so many things that are the same.  We are both named Lily.  We have the same pillow pet.  We both have blue eyes.  We eat the same ice cream.”  And on and on she went. 

We are thankful that the Porters asked us to join them camping and can’t wait for more visits.  The Lily’s are already planning!