Friends

Special events have a way of bringing people together that once lived in close community, but have now been scattered by the pursuit of life. In this close group, this is a very special time, we never know when this could happen again, this side of heaven. In these times, especially times of celebration, lives are intimate again. With modern technology it is simple to keep in contact, however, there are certain nuances that can only be shared in person. Here is the true meter by which others can see the depth of friendship, we each connect again seamlessly, being able to share the truth of our lives, not only the newest facts, but emotion, disappointments, dreams and hopes. It is not a practice in small talk, but the art of conversation. Looks shared across the room are understood, stories are told that are hilarious, because they were there. Common history allows for statements and stories to be perfectly filtered. There is little awkwardness due to the fact that everyone has already shared hundreds of awkward moments in the past. In this group of friends I find a special bond, not only have we shared lives together, but we have shared lives striving for community. We have an understanding and perspective of the world that few groups do, we each love to travel, we love to laugh, we love each other, and we love to be in the presence of our eternal Creator. These common denominators have allowed us be not only friends, but a community. This community has lives that have been intertwined in incredible ways that only the flair of a master artist could create. Each of us wonders when and how our lives will once again be brought in to close proximity. When will be able to share life again, not only share about life. We each long for this depth of friendship daily, that we once shared in a previous season of life.