Long time friends. We all have them. The person that you haven't talked to in ages and then you pick up the phone and you just fall into easy conversation with, like you have never been apart. I refer to it as the rubber band phenomena. You go on with your life with your family and other friends and the bond (or rubber band) that separates you and your friend stretches. At some point it can't stretch any further and you pick up the phone and call them, write on their FaceBook page, text them or whatever you need to do to communicate with them. If you are not able to communicate with them, like I have not been able to with my friend from Sweden, you just think about them. I am lucky that I have a few of them. I was also lucky to see H yesterday (28 Nov 2011).
H was an exchange student that came to Belmond when we were seniors. She's from Stockholm, Sweden. We became instant friends, it was just that simple. We have been in and out of contact through the years as life has taken us on it's winding path.
I had always promised myself that I would make it to Europe to see Hanna. I did not quite make it to Europe, but I made it across the pond and she made it to England. From there, with a little help from the school (for me) and with a little help from her wonderful in-laws, we were able to spend a few hours together in the afternoon.
H took the train to meet me. I really had not let myself get too excited for our meeting, because my plans to Paris got nixed and I was very disappointed. I could not bare another disappointment. But, as I was in the car on my way to see her, I got very excited. I arrived at the train station and sent her a text and figured out she was running late. So, I parked the car and then got lost trying to get back to the station. I finally figured out where to go and as I was walking up the ramp to the station, I saw her. I have to admit that I started crying a bit, it was just that amazing to see her again!
We wandered a bit and finally settled on a little coffee shop. We just sat and talked until reality and our kids became to large to ignore. But, we left with plans for us (or maybe just me) to come and see her in Stockholm during the summer months. I can't wait to see her again. The impact that we left on each other's lives is still very evident and I am so thankful that she is my friend and that we are back in contact again. Now, that we have better ways to keep in contact, I plan to get my rubber band firmly in place!
H was an exchange student that came to Belmond when we were seniors. She's from Stockholm, Sweden. We became instant friends, it was just that simple. We have been in and out of contact through the years as life has taken us on it's winding path.
I had always promised myself that I would make it to Europe to see Hanna. I did not quite make it to Europe, but I made it across the pond and she made it to England. From there, with a little help from the school (for me) and with a little help from her wonderful in-laws, we were able to spend a few hours together in the afternoon.
H took the train to meet me. I really had not let myself get too excited for our meeting, because my plans to Paris got nixed and I was very disappointed. I could not bare another disappointment. But, as I was in the car on my way to see her, I got very excited. I arrived at the train station and sent her a text and figured out she was running late. So, I parked the car and then got lost trying to get back to the station. I finally figured out where to go and as I was walking up the ramp to the station, I saw her. I have to admit that I started crying a bit, it was just that amazing to see her again!
Great memories! :)
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