I received two long letter emails today from friends and it felt great to hear from them. They are both on the east coast, so calling is problematic, unless it's a weekend. One is undergoing a huge medical crisis with her husband, and the other's life is smooth sailing at the moment. Things change and are always changing, so I never know what the news will bring. I am comforted, however, with the sense of connection with both, and the common struggle we all face in our turn. We're in this great adventure called life together, and none of us get out alive.
I have a day of connections, starting with lunch with a dear friend, then going to a talk on campus with another, then chorus rehearsal. Knowing this schedule, I am happily anticipating the day. A day with friends is a good day for me. Yesterday I had a long walk with a friend, and I was able to share her joy in her new granddaughter, talk about aging/health issues, and hear about her trip to China. I was envigorated by the exercise and the talk, and later was able to express myself to my doctor more clearly and positively, which in turn caused him to encourage me. Certainly, I take a village to keep on trucking!
No comments:
Post a Comment