Connecting with that Old Friend or Family Member
I just located an old friend, found them on the internet, I realized hadn't spoken with him in 15 years. As I was searching I used the excuse of the holidays and trying to re-connect. I wondered where the years had gone. The magical time in both our young lives, and with a snap of a finger, poof. I may be older, a tad heavier and silver haired, but I'd like to think I am a bit wiser. Our kids now close to adulthood and our lives have taken different directions. Neither of us could recall why we hadn't kept in touch with one another. Imagine trying to get 15 years worth of personal history and accomplishments into one simple email, I am here to tell you it just isn't possible.
When I finally wrote him and we responded back and fourth to one another, each email reply was filled with questions and warmth of where are lives are now, almost like playing fast forward on your VCR, only you miss some important stuff along the way but you get the picture. We both lead lives that were unique and in his last email to me he closed by saying "It's nice to see even if it took us each awhile, that lives do have a way of changing for the better despite what others say or believe, we have proved them all wrong, haven't we!" Until next time....
When it comes right down to our lives, family and friendships are an important part of who we are as individuals. Take time out during this season, to reconnect with friends or family who you haven't seen or talked too. You'll be glad you did!
