I know that all of us have had people in our lives who somehow through time and space fall out of contact. It happens. Life moves fast, life gets busy, and all of a sudden you realize you haven't talked to a friend in over 2 years! One of those friends for me is a special person who I met years and years ago through mutual friends.
We ended up becoming house mates after I moved back from Portland in 2005. We had another house mate, Liser - Sarah and Liser had been besties since they were wee little tykes. Anyhoo - needless to say, there was drama, boyfriends, dinners, drinks, but mostly there was fun! We had some of the most amazing house parties, BBQ's, and some of the best times were when it was just the 3 of us...Friday nights were usually movie nights where we giggled, had drinks, had smokes and sushi with a movie. I can remember us making our own jokes and laughing until we were crying on numerous occasions.
Since then, friendships have been strained, tested, and separated through distance. Unfortunately Sarah and I really lost contact. We both met people around the same time, and have since built lives with them (four years ago). The last time I saw Sarah was probably over two years ago and since then have only sent brief emails. A couple of weeks ago I got a phone call from her Mom to invite me to her surprise baby shower.
Another friend and I decided to go - and were so glad that we did! The moment that Sarah walked into the shower, she saw us and her eyes welled up with tears... it was a heartening moment where we all realized that too much time had passed, and how important it is to be there for your friend's special moments. We all knew how powerful this interaction and small gesture had been, and it really warmed my heart knowing how much it meant for Sarah that I was there. I was so happy to be there!
I also found out that Sarah is one of my 4 readers :) So I wanted to write this blog for her, and let her know that I am so happy for her and her new adventure into motherhood! Congrats to you and Dave! This one's for you Sar-bear!
what a sweet blog!!! yeah i am believing recently that it's the smallest of intentions that make the biggest difference. i'm glad you got to experience that, and you are a great friend tami!! Wish i coulda seen sarah's adorable lil baby belly. she really is a beautiful person that i will always feel grateful that i know. wish i woulda come up to oly and partook.
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