Today I had lunch with a friend I went to Catholic school with many, many moons ago.  It had been 25 years since we’ve had any real connection.  It was amazing to discover the twists and turns our lives took.  And I had forgotten how funny she is!

There’s something about losing a loved one and re-connecting with the past.  They essentially go hand-in-hand, as though the loss inspires connecting with all the people, places, or things that made us who we are today and how we connected to the person who passed on.

All that to say I really enjoyed visiting with my childhood friend at lunch today and am grateful for re-connecting with her.  It put a smile on my face and made me appreciate growing up with some really great friends.