Home on the Range
This past weekend, I was able to spend the day with one of my childhood friends. We attended grade school and high school together. We were inseparable during our grade school years. Our sixth grade teacher gave us the nickname of The Three Stooges (me, Ronda and our friend, Mary). If I remember correctly Ronda was Moe, I was Larry and Mary was Curly. I’m pretty confident it was because we liked to chitty-chat and giggle during class.
We occasionally kept in touch throughout the years and we always seemed to start right up from where we left off. She recently reached out to me to let me know she would be in town and would love to get together. She was hoping to meet me at my son and daughter-in-laws farm stand. It was fun having her meet Andrew as she told some of our childhood stories. It was wonderful to relive some of those memories.
After we left the farm stand we headed over to her family’s bison farm. I was so excited to see the property and the animals. The creatures were magnificent. They were both massive and intimidating. As I approached the fence several came right over, fighting with each other to claim their dominance. They began snorting and grunting and I gently stepped back. I was only inches away from their substantial structure.
She guided me on a tour of the farm and land. We talked, laughed and reminisced about days gone by. It was a wonderful reminder of how friendships play an important role in our lives. They can have an impact on our mental health and well being. Friends can provide joy, comfort, prevent loneliness, and bring happiness.
Is there someone you’ve been thinking about? Someone that knew all your childhood wishes, dreams and boy-crush secrets? There are so many avenues to find them now through social media. Rekindle that connection. It’s possible you’ve outgrown the relationship but it’s also possible it’s just the spark you each need. Seek those connections that were pure, simple and honest.
It felt good being home on the range with my childhood and lifelong friend. If you’ve been thinking about someone and wanting to reconnect, that’s a sign to take action. All it takes is a little courage and willingness to let your guard down, reach out and pick up right where you left off.
xoxox…..Sheryl
PS…..I remember during a 6th grade teacher’s conference my Dad left me a handwritten note in my desk that addressed me as: Dear Lawrence …haha. I wish I still had that note.
