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I just spent the weekend in the sierras with my best friend since third grade. The value of our friendship forged 52 years ago is not lost on us. Old friendships, or even ones where gaps of silence are welcomed are worth their weight in gold.
We can't believe we made it through grade school much less college- yet here we are. We spent the weekend hiking, laughing, finishing each other's sentences and of course reminiscing. Each one of us has experienced each other's weddings, births, engagements, college graduations (our own and our children's) and deaths this 50+ years. Doubtless there is more where that comes from.
The mountains rejuvenated me, but having someone like that in my corner not only gives me inner strength but makes me whole.
What a fabulous weekend! And location! 52 years of a best friend is an extraordinary gift. I love your last words, "not only gives me inner strength but makes me whole." So beautiful.
ReplyDelete52 years of friendship is extraordinary! How wonderful that the two of you had the chance to get away with each other.
ReplyDeleteThese lifelong friendships are priceless. May you enjoy many more outings together.
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