We used to meet and talk
about our jobs and our relationships. It
had been about 6 months since we last shared a cup of coffee and caught
up. I have known Kathy for over 30
years. Busy lives and a bit of distance
makes it hard to meet more frequently.
Our friendship had an
interesting start. I was taking a few
courses at a local college and was trying to get into an already overcrowded
class. The teacher asked each of us to
give a compelling reason why we should get a seat. I stood and said, “I have a young son I am
supporting and have to work during the day.”
I was immediately in. Next to me
was a stranger who stood and said, “I am with her.” Also, in!
I looked at her and she said, “I guess this means I owe you a coffee.” Over coffee we laughed till we cried about
how we were both now stuck with Micro Economics.
This has been an enduring
friendship that has survived marriage, moving, children, divorce, death, and
now elderly parents.
We used to race down hills
skiing while we laughed. And, although
we move a bit slower now, what remains a constant is that we still laugh. In fact, it is the laugher we share that has
gotten us through all the trials and tribulations of life.
Laughter is good for the
soul. It relieves tension, gets the
metabolism going and just plain feels good.
So, next time you meet with old friends and share the changing times in
your life, don’t forget to laugh!
Thoughts?
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