On facebook today, I posted a picture of my high-school church choir. We went on a mission trip to Cincinnati that year, and several facebook friends are in the picture. A few commented about the fashions we had on, how young we were, and who stayed together in our host homes. Carol commented that the people she stayed with made her grilled cheese sandwiches with brown sugar, and that she has served them to her own children since they were little.
Without facebook I probably would not have been in contact with Carol, or shared pictures, or connected with other high school friends, or found out about grilled cheese with brown sugar. I realized how much we lose when we lose contact with old friends. Even though we were on the same trip, I never heard that story.
Children grow up, move apart, and lead their own lives away from the friends and experiences they once knew. We think all those experiences are simply memories to relive and enjoy. We probably could never imagine that there could still be something left to learn. Today by learning about grilled cheese with brown sugar, I can only wonder what other treasures could still be waiting in those memories we share with others.
____________________________________________________________________Things that make today great: Davidson-Ogle family brunch; Lindley's first visit to the Doik; new shower curtain; tasty Internet hash brown recipe
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