Spending Time with a Dear Friend
I recently took a day trip to Vermont so I could spend time with a dear friend. It was a beautiful, sunny November day and the ride to Athens was so peaceful and enjoyable. The long ride seemed to pass quickly, and arriving at her home in the country was like going to a retreat for a few hours. An amazing, picturesque spot in the country.
Over the years we have been in and out of touch as we each traveled down the paths of our lives. As we raised our children and moved to different parts of Vermont and New Hampshire we connected from time to time. Even though we were not always in touch I know that we thought of each other as the years passed.
She has been fighting cancer for several years, and her strength in this battle has been amazing. I am honored to know a woman with such will and determination. We spent several hours talking about all the things that have happened over the years. Sharing stories of our children and grandchildren, and talking about our parents. She has lost both of her parents and I have lost my father. I am fortunate to still have my Mother and I am grateful for that. Remembering things that we did in the past, and marveling at how we survived some of it. So much to say that the time went by far too quickly - I know that I could have stayed much longer if it were not for the long drive home.
As I have reached this point in my life I know how important these connections truly are. Spending time with family and friends is good for the soul and creates memories that we can keep with us forever. I know that I will take time soon to return to Athens so we can pick up where we left off and share more stories, and try to solve all the problems of life. Making more memories to take with me that will bring a smile to my face when they come to mind in the future.
Over the years we have been in and out of touch as we each traveled down the paths of our lives. As we raised our children and moved to different parts of Vermont and New Hampshire we connected from time to time. Even though we were not always in touch I know that we thought of each other as the years passed.
She has been fighting cancer for several years, and her strength in this battle has been amazing. I am honored to know a woman with such will and determination. We spent several hours talking about all the things that have happened over the years. Sharing stories of our children and grandchildren, and talking about our parents. She has lost both of her parents and I have lost my father. I am fortunate to still have my Mother and I am grateful for that. Remembering things that we did in the past, and marveling at how we survived some of it. So much to say that the time went by far too quickly - I know that I could have stayed much longer if it were not for the long drive home.
As I have reached this point in my life I know how important these connections truly are. Spending time with family and friends is good for the soul and creates memories that we can keep with us forever. I know that I will take time soon to return to Athens so we can pick up where we left off and share more stories, and try to solve all the problems of life. Making more memories to take with me that will bring a smile to my face when they come to mind in the future.
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