We first met many years ago in Minnesota. We were two southern families transplanted into the frozen north country. We had found our way to the same Baptist church, where me met and instantly connected.
We have shared lots of laughs. And some tears. We have spent Easters and Thanksgivings together. We have experienced the weddings of our children. We have had some good health and some not so much. Through it all, a deep and abiding friendship has bloomed.
After a few years in Minnesota, we moved to Florida because of a job opportunity for Al. Some years later, Bill and Jean returned "home" to Nashville. And last night, we were together again. We picked up right where we had left off, even though it has been several years since we were in the same place at the same time.
That's the beauty of friendship. Time and space do not diminish that kind of connection. Last night we ate a little and laughed a lot. It was just like old times!
Love. Laughter. Friendship. Grace gifts from our loving Heavenly Father.
What a blessing!
"A friend loves at all times." (Proverbs 17:17a NASB)
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