old friends

After a long day of yardwork, my husband and I decided to go out to eat in a favorite casual dining spot on Saturday night.  As we leisurely finished our meal we noticed another couple entering and called them over.  They were old friends of ours.  We have known them for a long time and occassionally plan to join each other for dinner at that very same spot.  The place wasn't too busy so they joined us.   We stayed and talked, just catching up, for another hour or so.   Life has been extra crazy this year and we hadn't been in touch with them since before Thanksgiving.

Ah...the pleasures of sharing with old friends.  People who know you well, warts and all.  People who remember to ask after your kids and grandkids by name.  The ones who know your family and remember your parents.  People who remember when your husband quit smoking (four years and counting.)  The people with wonderful shared memories. 

How refreshing to run into old friends after a long day of hard work.