Friends

"Faithful friends are a sturdy shelter; whoever finds one has found a treasure." Sirach 6:14

As part of our Upstate visit this weekend to celebrate Annaka (3) and Jack's (1) birthday, we included reconnecting with important friends out of our past. Ron met Bill forty years ago when Ron began work at NCR in Dayton, Ohio. This made Lois and me part of the NCR family and over the years we shared life's experiences through several moves. Lois was like a mother, or at least an aunt, during my young mother days and her words of wisdom were always welcome. Bill was very encouraging to Ron during his NCR career and we needed to check on him for he is now alone. What a wonderful time we had remembering days gone by.

We also visited with Gene and Shirley, former neighbors in Lexington, who now live in Greenville. Their children and ours are of similar ages and enjoyed many hours playing together, especially Dan and Michael. I am sure these avid Clemson fans influenced Robert's choice of schools. I have always admired their commitment to family including quite a wide circle of extended family. What fun to talk about weddings, grandchildren, and Clemson.

Time spent with family and friends is truly a reminder of what is really important in our lives.

"Faithful friends are beyond price; no amount can balance their worth."
Sirach 6:15