Not alot of people can say that they still remain in touch with their high school friends. I'm glad that Im not one of those people. Little did I know that 15 years ago (seriously? 15 years?), I would meet three people that would remain my lifelong friends.
High school seems so long ago, and my memory of it is fading; however, as I think about the crazy nicknames that we created for our teachers ("Tappy", "Gramma", and that lady that said, "take your punishment like a man, George") I can't help but laugh. I remember the microphone hanging from the ceiling that Delanie and I will never forget. I remember XRD8 with Karen (one from the North, the other from the South). I remember laughing so many times on the bus home with Laurie. I remember when we would go to the mall, or for an ice cream, or just out on the field and hope that we wouldn't get caught during a spot check. I remember graduation, and wondering where each of us would be going.
I remember being excited every time I saw a letter in the mail from each of these girls while I was away at school. I remember Karen and Delanie's weddings, and I remember being disappointed that I would miss Laurie's because I had to take a summer class. I remember when we would meet at the Cheesecake Cafe whenever I was home for break. I remember going to Edmonton to see Boyz 2 Men... my first concert (where are they now??!). And I remember when each of them had their first baby (babies, for Delanie).
As I think about each of these memories, and the joys and struggles that we have all shared over the years, I wonder why people let those high school friendships fade. At times, it has taken effort from each of us over the years to stay in touch. But when I see us now with babies of our own, and Karen's babies holding our babies, I'm so thankful that I know each of these women will be a part of my life for many years to come.
My Maggie (8 weeks), Delanie's twins Keagen and Karsten (9 weeks), Laurie's daughter Catarina (4 1/2 months)
4 comments:
That is so neat that you met up with your high school friends. I am going to my 10 year next weekend. It will be fun to walk down memory lane with high school friends.
Maggie is getting big. I can't believe she is 8 weeks old. Take care!!
That picture is SO cute. Love it.
My best friend and I have been friends since we were 7. We met in Banff last winter. It was pretty surreal walking down main street with our husbands and kids (2 each). Isn't it wonderful where life takes us?
I am glad you have the joy of such friendships.
I think it is awesome that you have been able to enjoy lasting genuine relationships with a few special people....your right about how most people leave their highschool days behind. Really...it is just awesome that you have have true relationships....many people go through life with very few REAL friends...
The picture is adorable....just so awesomely cute!!!
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