and old friends....make that old friendships. I got to Jacksonville late Monday afternoon and enjoyed spending the evening with Rosemary and her family. Many memories relived. How can it be we have passed so many years? We remember things like yesterday that happen 30 years ago? It is so amazing that with some friends we can pick up with out missing a beat. Rosemary and I could relate conversations we had in 1976. We were there in the moment 32 years ago. Very Weird! I loved being able to be here though and not be in my "other life". It was fun! It was outside my life now. It is what I remember life can be like. I need to know that I can play tennis and golf and have lunch and get a pedicure and that life will go on. It is a good lesson. It is good to know that my friends are there to take me in without question. I appreciate that now more than ever.
"A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway."
- Fr. Jerome Cummings
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Okay Linda...at first blush your title sounds great "good times" but must you refer to me as "old" friends. Yes I have always been a little sensitive!!! But you are right, we have always been able to pick up where ever we left off...what a remarkable friendship we have! I have no doubt ten years might pass and once we are together it feels like only one day has passed.
What fun we have had these last two days. The time passes too quickly and alas how can it be Wednesday morning already. Come back to me girl friend.
You so wonderfully described what true friendship is - so glad that you had the time with Rosemary and also that you count me as one of your friends!It is so much fun to have a history with someone - it's bound to bring about laughter recalling old times!
I am so happy to hear you express the healthy need for time away and time to refresh! You are such a valuable lady and friend and continue to impact so many people on a regular basis - it's important to take pockets of time here and there! You have my heart!
Blessings your way!
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