“Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter: whoever finds one has found a treasure.” Sirach 6:14 (also known as Ecclesiasticus in the Apocrypha of the Old Testament)
For the last few days we have enjoyed the company of long time friends, Bob and Patsy. We have supported one another through the joys and frustrations that are part of daily living for twenty years. So this time to share news, memories, and thoughts about the future is important to maintaining this special relationship. Each couple takes the term “friend” seriously and knows that we have to periodically renew the bonds that hold us together. We talk of our children, grandchildren and elderly parents. We compare books read and activities enjoyed. Both couples have relocated to new communities, established new relationships and are part of new churches. We have so many things to discuss. The men watch football and the women shop. We walk the beach and eat seafood. With the goodbye hugs, we know that our lives are richer because of this friendship. We have been blessed.
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