And a Friend’s a Friend Forever

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of spending some time with friends.  Not long after I was married, Shan and I joined a Sunday school class at our church in Snellville.  The class had an average of 50 – 60 couples.  (The size of some small churches.)  And though the class size was large, the closeness from all who attended was strong.  The bonds of friendship grew and developed during those years.  Not only did many of us grow in our relationship with the Lord, we grew closer to one another and learned how to minister, serve and LOVE!

As it goes, people parted ways, left the church, changed classes, etc.  However, the ties of friendship were not broken.  That was evidenced this last Saturday as a few of the couples reconnected for a time of fellowship.  There was no schedule, program or games.  We ate and talked and laughed.  We remembered all the fun events we attended together.  We remembered the wonderful bible studies and fellowships.  We all pulled out our phones and showed each other pictures of our kids, most of who are now grown.  The main feeling expressed by all was, “Oh my goodness, your kids are how old ”  Most of the ladies in attendance were all pregnant together at some point in time.  How is it possible that they are in high school, college, or have their first job?  

The saying time flies is SO TRUE!

It was a blessing to talk to each one and catch up on their lives.  I am blessed to still attend church with a few of the families and Facebook keeps me connected to the rest.  We will do this again and I hope that even more people can attend.  Here are some photos from the fabulous evening…

Me and Chris.  She is a little bit older than me, but I have been married TWO WHOLE HOURS longer than she has!  This is a great picture.  Chris always looks amazing, but it is hard to get a good picture of me.  I liked this one so much I made it my profile pic on Facebook - that is a big deal!  We talked and talked and talked.  I also found it ironic that this picture captured some of my personal items that are never far from me - my water, phone and glasses. 

Another great picture.  And this one proves my point from above - it is hard to get a good picture of me.  See?  My eyes are closed.  But the other three ladies are so beautiful so I had to include it, even if it meant you seeing my silliness.  Chris, Dionne, and Jeannie

The Dennistons, Howards and my man.  It was his birthday but he does not look any older.

The back of Scot's head, David, Joyce, Jeff and then look carefully in the background.  See Chris?  She is talking to me and it was crazy! 

(Scot is talking)  "On my, look at the time!"  This is so funny!

Allison (my sister and best friend) and Joyce.  Both of these ladies were in the delivery room when my youngest was born.  Good times. Good times.

All the ladies.  We were so loud talking, the men retreated to the outdoors.  Left to Right: Diane, Allison and Rebekah, Joyce, Me, Chris, Jeannie and Dionne.  We agreed that evening that every ladies' age was 45.  Next time we get together, we will still be 45! (please note the author of this blog was the only one in attendance who had to be older than her actual age to meet this requirement - just sayin')  

All photos were taken by the lovely Allison Hunter on her new fancy camera!  I am thankful she took the photos and they turned out so great.

And a friend's a friend forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them