Friendships

Last week we had dinner with a friend from our high school days. We hadn't been together for several years, yet, it was just like we had never been apart. Our conversations were easy and comfortable and laughter came frequently. 

In our younger years we enjoyed couples weekends away together in Kansas City and Minneapolis. 

We have supported each other through rough times - the loss of his wife to cancer many years ago. We remember her so fondly and try to ease his pain.

Remembering is a precious gift from God. When we remember others it honors then. I have several gifts from her that always remind me of our friend. We were blessed by her friendship and by our friend's that continues. And by the many other friends who are so precious to us, old and new.

"Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts... Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced," (1 Chronicles 16:8,9,12 NIV).

We also remember Jesus, our friend, and all He has done for us. I thank God for friendships and for God's Son Jesus Christ.