Time it was and what a time it was
A time of innocence, a time of confidences
Long ago it must be, I have a photograph
Preserve your memories. They're all that's left you
Old friends, old friends sat on the park bench like bookendsOld friends, winter companions
Can you imagine us years from today, sharing a park bench quietly
How terribly strange to be sixty......
(A loose adaption from two Simon and Garfunkle songs. Both kept ringing in my ears on my return trip from Atlanta, where I was blessed to spend the afternoon with college friends from long ago. Judy and Johnny now living almost half a world away.....And Lynn now living within driving distance from my new home.....)
Today was a priceless gift from my God..... Forty plus years have passed since I've been together with them.
Forty years of life-building for all of us. Lives filled with love, laughter, tears, hard work...and great pain. But, oh, the lessons God has been imparting to us all. And how priceless to share stories of His, oh so sufficient, grace.....
Lynn, Judy, and Johnny, how much I respect each of you. I come away a better person by simply being in your presence. It's always been this way. Your deep and unfaltering faith, your simple way of living, your steadfast character, and your true humility have not changed except to have grown even richer and deeper. Your lives speak so gently and clearly of God's love and acceptance and grace.
I love you all so very much.
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