We got together tonight to celebrate 50 years of life…and some of us gathered have known each other for 45 years. I never went to kindergarten and most of these women were not in the same grade one class as I was but we became good friends anyway. Maria and I lived a few streets away from one another and I helped decorate her car for Grade 12 graduation. Janet and I lived even closer and we would walk to school together most days in elementary school. Cindy was one of my best friends in those initial school years. She lived “far” away—on the other side of the school. I did not meet Annie until high school and did not have too many classes with her then so did not really get to know her well but always thought she was, like my sister, a red-headed beauty. I spent a lot of time at Jo-Ann’s house and still remember her parents, brother and dog.
Childhoods influence us. I feel so blessed to have had these friends shape my relationships. I have always had good friendships. I have always known this is a blessing. How lucky have I been!! Tonight as we caught up and shared stories of our classmates, we realized how good things had been. The amazing thing for me is that each of these women have married to their original husbands for over 20 years. I was so impressed. In this day and age, these women have chosen to remain faithful to their partners.
I am happy about turning fifty, as I have said many times in these postings. I am happier yet to celebrate with “old friends” in moments like this which warm our hearts and sustain us for the journey.
Peace,
Suzanne
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