On Facebook the other day, I saw this quote posted by Andrea Sigler on “Word Porn.” I am unable to find the author of this quote but it has been used many times on other sites. I found it interesting that a recent re-connection with an old friend exemplified its message.
I read the quote and thought of K, a nurse I knew over sixteen years ago. Being nurses on the night shift, sharing common interests and both having sons close to the same age, we became good friends. Soon, as happens too often in our mobile society, one or both of us moved far away and we lost touch.
K recently found me through Facebook and we had a delightful conversation of reminiscing and catching up. She mentioned that she still had the mug I gave her for her birthday one year and she still uses it, sixteen or more years later.
Upon seeing the quote I shared the above quote with her on Facebook because of the mug I gave her and the reference to giving a “favorite mug” to someone. I had forgotten what was on the mug so she sent me a picture of it.
Then as we continued messaging about old times, K mentioned that she had given me a recipe for Russian Tea. I had forgotten who gave that recipe to me!
I used that recipe so many times that I can still list the ingredients by heart! That tea mix was used every time my son or I had a cold or sore throat! It was delightfully warming on cold wintry days too!
What a wonderful coincidence that we renewed our friendship, though long distance, and warmed our hearts with these delightful memories. But the reminder of our influence on the world and especially those around us came through clearly by the joy we had given each other through a simple mug and a recipe, in spite of distance and passage of time.
Lovely post. When I read something like your post today, I am reminded that not all social media has to be vile.
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Thank you, Bernadette. That is one of the reasons I do this.
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Absolutely. This blog is delightful.
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Thank you so much, lisakunk!! Your words are so encouraging and inspiring!!
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I re-read this post of yours. It reminded me of places and people that left impacts in my life. Thank you
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Thank you, Archita. You made my day. I live helping others smile and think good thoughts. Hugs!!
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I copied the message and am thinking of how many people I’d love to share it with. The list gets longer by the moment. Thanks for posting.
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Wow!!! I would be honored if you would share it with others, all I ask is that you please share my blogsite name. Thank you!!
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Happily.
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This is such a lovely essay. Puts a positive light on Facebook at this time of intense scrutiny. So good to be reunited with an old friend. Thank you.
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Good to see you too. Hope you havebeen well. Looking forward to more of your blog posts too!! Thank you, I don’t write as much as I used to but find myself drawn to it sometimes more than others. We just had 6 inches of snow with freezes at night. The roads have been hazardous, so since I am home, I will try to get some things done and catch up on my blogs. Hugs!!
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I liken our coming and going interest on our websites like the tides, ebbing and flowing.
Do not miss snow/ice/and navigating it. It gets cold at night here in the high desert, a dry air biting cold- but by afternoon I have set aside sweatshirt, gloves and hat for shorts and tee-shirt.
Always a pleasure to hear from you. Have an excellent weekend.
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Beautiful analogy. Sounds like a fascinating place to live. Hugs!!
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