Sane, Simple, Sacred: Memory Lane

Memory Lane

Across the table from me yesterday sat these two beautiful women. (Regrettably, this was the best photo I could get given the lighting situation.) One, 92 years of age, is the mother of this dear junior high friend of mine. When we moved from Winona Lake over 45 years ago, I left behind several friends I'd made while my father attended Grace Seminary. Yesterday we were reunited! These are not only friends, but sisters in Jesus Christ. What a joy to see their souls prospering in the present and to exchange memories of the past.

I was on the "inside" of the booth so didn't have a chance to take photos on my phone of the two other friends sitting next to me. I look forward to receiving some that the kind server took of our whole group on another camera..

Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. 3 John 3-4.

Judy summed it up when she said, "What a great time that was! I'm so glad we could get together and catch up. I was thinking today that times like this are a little taste of what heaven will be like. I guess we'll know someday!"

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EileenNovember 10, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Wonderful! 'Glad you had a happy reunion!
I had a reunion with grade school and high school friends this past weekend too. Mine was more bittersweet.

Thanks for sharing!
Love and Prayers,
Eileen
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AndreaNovember 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM
Looks like a wonderful visit!
Blessings, hugs, and prayers, andrea
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DianaNovember 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Good friends , good food, sounds like a splendid day! Love Di
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Donna's Book NookNovember 10, 2009 at 10:32 AM
It is so wonderful to re-connect with "old" friends. What a great time for you to enjoy!

Have a blessed week! Donna
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Wanda.....November 10, 2009 at 10:37 AM
It's fun to get with old friends you haven't seen for awhile!
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DeeNovember 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Our Heavenly reunion will be awesome!!!!!Thanks for sharing your get together and i sure hope i look that good if i live to be 92!
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JackieNovember 10, 2009 at 4:35 PM
This made me smile...to know that you got together withold friends...and had an enjoyable time; I'm so glad that you got this photo of your friend with her Mother.
I HOPE I look half that good when I get to be 92 years old. Ask her what her secret is and pass it on to me. :))
Blessings and much love to you, Rebecca.
Jackie
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DeniseNovember 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM
Such a sweet post.
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elaine @ peace for the journeyNovember 10, 2009 at 6:39 PM
I think this is a perfect picture! I can see the light of God's love in their eyes. Yes, God is preparing us for a future glory that far outweighs our all. Every now and again, we catch a glimpse. A grateful, good hurt indeed. Keeps me hungering, sister, for more of the same.

Blessings and peace to you this week~elaine
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BernieNovember 11, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Rebecca, I am so glad you got to meet and enjoy your old friends, I love doing things like this.....just one more of your blessings and I hope you have more chances to visit with them.......:-) Hugs
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AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 9:50 PM
It is such a delight to get together with all friends! What a blessing the Lord just gave you dear friend.

maria
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