Last night, we attended a Jubilee party for friends of ours who were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. It was a beautiful celebration. We saw lots of old friends. It's always a blessing to reconnect with people we love.
We visited for a while with one couple, Chris and Terri. Chris asked, “Do you ever write stories about when you were young?” (Chris and I grew up together in the small town of Big Spring, Texas.)
I thought about it for a second, and said, “Wow. I don’t guess I do. I’ll have to think about that!”
He said, “You know, I know you as two different people - now, and then.”
And, in a way, I guess that’s true. I think what he was referring to is the “then” me didn’t have a relationship with the Lord...and the “now” me does. It’s true of a lot of of people I know, but I’ve never thought about it, until now.
So, Chris, thanks for the inspiration. And I’ll start resurrecting some old stories...which is kind of scary! I’m sure brother Scott will be glad to help me out!
PS - Chris is an acccomplished jewelry designer - you can check out some of his designs here.
3 comments:
50th - wow!!
And yes please, bring on the stories of Big Spring. I can only imagine the fun and havoc.
Merry Christmas dear Janie!!
Always eye-opening to write about your childhood. It sometimes changes a perspective on an event that you've had your whole life.
I can't wait to read some of your "then" stories!
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