Just finalized plans with 3 long time (29 years) friends to go out for lunch today. As I mentioned in my profile I was a stay at home mom for 12 years and lived in, honestly, the best neighbourhood ever. There were 3 of us that were full time stay at home moms and one part time. We developed fast friendships and our 11 boys and 1 girl developed brother sister type friendships. My boys spent lots of time outside, in the local park, on bikes, skateboards or roller blades. They were involved in a neighbourhood t-ball and soccer leagues. They played road hockey, or in the winter, ice hockey at the local outdoor rink. Some days I would have a bunch of boys at my house for lunch but then may not feed my boys lunch for a few days, as they were at friends house. They went down the road to a swampy area and caught frogs and snakes. They went fishing at Petrie Island. On the first day of Summer vacation we always had a big picnic together to celebrate summer. We had the swimming pool in the neighbourhood so there were always lots of kids and mom's around. The mom's would visit in the backyard while the kids had fun in the pool. They were babysat by neighbour boys who were like big brothers to them.
Now doesn't that sound like a great childhood.
This was due to the friendships that were developed.
The four mom's have moved on to working more, I moved out of the neighbourhood when I divorced, but we still get together every few months to catch up. We realize the value of friendship.
Long lasting friendships are priceless.
My Challenge for you this Sunday is........ ( Every Sunday I will give you a goal for the coming week) Contact a long time friend that you have not seen or talked to for awhile and share a memory with them. The contact could be through Facebook, email, Canada Post, a visit or phone call but make that contact!!!!
You and she/he will feel better after sharing memories and probably a laugh or too.
Quote for today
Yes'm, old friends is always best, 'less you can catch a new one that fits to make and old one out of.
Sarah Orne Jewett
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