LOT OF MILES/LOT OF MEMORIES

Talked with an old friend the other day. At one time we were traveling a similar path and so we were able to share time together for several years.Hard to believe it has been 2 years since we had last talked. People come in and out of our lives all the time.I use to think that certain people would always be a part of my life. Time and distance really don't matter with those we truly connect with.Is it that we are so busy now or that we tire of making the effort to stay in touch-maybe a little bit of both. To have a friend one must be a friend-it does take some effort.I really never have had a best friend since high school. You get married and kids come along and if you are lucky they become your best friends.While I am not a big party person ,I do like being around people. I enjoy sharing what the kids are up to and of course all about the grandkids.And of course we talk of the past and how quickly time has gone by.As my friend and I ran out of words to say we both agreed to stay in touch.As I hung up the phone I felt a tear roll down my cheek serving as a reminder-that part of me will always miss that time we shared so long ago.