Old Friends

Today I met up with an old HS friend for lunch. We met at a local Bob Evans. He was there before me, and I stood waiting on the hostess because I wasn't sure where he was seated. After all, I hadn't seen him since I graduated 52 years ago. I told the hostess this and that I wasn't sure I would recognize him. She quietly pointed out a fellow that had said he was meeting an old friend as she seated him.  Yes, as he looked my way I caught his profile and knew instantly that it was him.

For the next 3 hours we enjoyed getting caught up on the past decades. I learned that he had been married twice,  the second time now for over 30 years, had 3 children, and 3 step children. He also had served in both the Marines and the Army and retired from the Army only a few years ago. He has a bunch of grandkids and even some greats. He has traveled the world over.  We were both a lot more interesting now than we were 52 years ago when he and I spend numerous hours camping, swimming and going to dances at school.

I found that as we talked, the years just seemed to fall away. He remembered things that happened that I had forgotten as did I.  He seemed truly interested in what I had been doing for the last 52 years, too. We chastised ourselves for waiting all this time to reconnect when we only lived 40 minutes from each other now.

What I learned from today that time is short. Time passes way too fast and we shouldn't waste a minute of it. I am glad Lee and I were able to reconnect. We promised each other we would get together again soon. A very pleasant way to spend 3 hours.

Until next time,
Peace,
JE