Past

I received a text last Monday.  It was from a high school friend.  She lives halfway across the world now and she was in town.  When she first left Canada we were in our twenties and we would email one another often.   We managed to keep in touch for a few years sharing breakups, new jobs, new relationships, and when she returned for a visit 11 years ago she came to visit me & my new babies.    But of course we got busy.  Marriage, children, juggling work and family life - we had to be present for the relationships we were working on daily.  And you know what?  It's OK.

We met up.  Had a really great lunch.  Talked about some old times.  Shared where we are now, and where we hope to be headed.

I'm always talking about making the most of today - reminding myself not to think too far ahead and enjoying every moment that I have with my family & friends.  But she reminded me that I had a past.  She reminded me that my past is just as important as the "now" and it is these past people, and experiences with them, that have shaped who I am today.

Thank you for a lovely afternoon E.C.  I hope it won't be 11 years before we see each other again.

Y.C.