”Reconnection”

~ Elizabeth

I made a very close friend in high school who continued to be an important person in my life through our 30’s. Because of issues in my own life I stopped communicating with her in my early 40’s with no adequate explanation to her. I grieved that situation but had no idea how to repair it.

My 16 year old granddaughter asked me about my high school friends. When I told her about this she encouraged me to write and reconnect. Even though 30 odd years had passed, I thought she had a point. So I wrote a letter as a combination explanation and deep apology. I had no idea if anything would come of it

To my deep joy, my friend wrote back and forgave me and wanted to connect again. After an exchange of letters(real ones, not emails) we decided to speak on the telephone. We have now had two one hour catching up talks and plan many more. There is no substitute for a friend who knew each others’ parents, siblings, ex-husbands, present husbands, jobs, loves and heartaches. It turns out that we can build on that solid foundation and learn about the subsequent years we were apart.

I owe my granddaughter deep gratitude. And she was thrilled to know that she was able to give excellent advice to her grandmother for a change instead of the other way around!

27 thoughts on “”Reconnection””

  2. I had a very good friend I lost track of for nearly 20 years, after we each moved one too many times and didn’t have addresses. But when I finally tracked her down, it was like we picked up where we left off and no time had elapsed. Glad to hear you’ve reconnected with your friend. Those friends from our early years are priceless.

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  8. That’s heartwarming to read. I have been fortunate to stay connected to the special friends in my life, though sadly four of them have died in the last six years.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  11. We saw more of my school friend after she retired and moved up to Scotland and we’d visit in the motorhome. No idea if we’ll get up there again though. The motorhome is showing it’s age, as well as us! We’re down to cards and emails again.

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