One who forgives an affront fosters friendship, but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend. Proverbs 17:9
I usually post my blog on Sundays, but our internet connection was screwy this weekend. So, finally here is my post...
I've spent the past six or eight months planning my 20th high school reunion. This is the third one I've been involved in planning. In no way has the job become easier over the years, but I must say that once this one was over, I was glad we'd done the work.
What I noticed most at this reunion was the obvious change in our definition of success. Our dreams of being rock stars and millionaires have given way to dreams of home ownership, sharing life with a significant other, having children, and even having a washer and dryer that works. These dreams may seem less glamorous, but are filled with so much more....more meaning, more truth, more reality.
This reunion was not well attended. In this age of social media, people seem to believe that is enough to keep people connected. Those who declined to attend because they didn't feel the need to see anyone face to face, missed out on getting to really know some great people. Our lives are so much more animated than we can portray them in the short statements and pictures we post online.
We shared laughter over yearbooks and photos and stories of our younger days. We bonded over the ups and downs of careers and families. We tried to piece together the mysteries of fellow students who haven't been seen since graduation. Most importantly, we removed the walls we put between each other as teenagers and allowed ourselves to see one another as the strong, talented, kind, funny, beautiful people we've become.
As Kevin and I take this year to focus on what is truly important, this event has reminded me of the value of friendship. It is a priceless treasure.
I usually post my blog on Sundays, but our internet connection was screwy this weekend. So, finally here is my post...
I've spent the past six or eight months planning my 20th high school reunion. This is the third one I've been involved in planning. In no way has the job become easier over the years, but I must say that once this one was over, I was glad we'd done the work.
What I noticed most at this reunion was the obvious change in our definition of success. Our dreams of being rock stars and millionaires have given way to dreams of home ownership, sharing life with a significant other, having children, and even having a washer and dryer that works. These dreams may seem less glamorous, but are filled with so much more....more meaning, more truth, more reality.
This reunion was not well attended. In this age of social media, people seem to believe that is enough to keep people connected. Those who declined to attend because they didn't feel the need to see anyone face to face, missed out on getting to really know some great people. Our lives are so much more animated than we can portray them in the short statements and pictures we post online.
We shared laughter over yearbooks and photos and stories of our younger days. We bonded over the ups and downs of careers and families. We tried to piece together the mysteries of fellow students who haven't been seen since graduation. Most importantly, we removed the walls we put between each other as teenagers and allowed ourselves to see one another as the strong, talented, kind, funny, beautiful people we've become.
As Kevin and I take this year to focus on what is truly important, this event has reminded me of the value of friendship. It is a priceless treasure.