It Takes a Long Time To Grow An Old Friend
“It takes a long time to grow an old friend.” – John Leonard
I recently have reconnected with many old friends from high school, college and early work/life/church days. I think so lovingly of so many of them, have such a dear place in my heart for their friendships back then (and it turns out, now as well). I don’t know what it is about the connection, but it is strong and filled with a simple joy and happiness that makes me smile.
There is only one that gives me pause, makes me have to stop and think about what my response is going to be. There was some pain there, some feelings of betrayal and disregard that makes me cautious. But I thought about forgiveness and how I would go about doing that in this case and came up with what I had learned many years ago during my divorce, which is to move towards hoping the best for the person. You can see that thought in the napkin from yesterday actually.
But for the rest I have no such hesitation. I am happy to have them as friends and smile when I think of how they love me for no good reason.
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