Old Friends

We are finally back in Nepal and it is so great to be in my own bed.  It was also so nice to have the help of my mom and niece on the way home.  We divided the kids and conquered.  We have been running fast ever since. 

The trip was difficult but so good to see so many of my old friends. Some of them I have seen as recently as 2 years ago and other I have not seen in 15 or 20 years. It is amazing how much people change and yet, they are the same. It is great to have new memories with old friends.  

Some of my friends aren't featured in this blog.  I just didn't have my camera at the right time.  I also missed visiting with some of my friends because of distance.  I realize that having 4 kids limits your time, it isn't like it used to be.  I was spread too thin.  Where were my maids when I needed them???

The old Brantford Young Women. Me, Carolyn Leigh, Rosa, Rachel, Farrah (and her brand new sweet baby), and Tracey.


Nadine. We were besties in elementary school. 20 years had passed before I reconnected with her during a dinner 2 years ago. SOOOO great to see her. We spent a whole day together and I couldn't believe how quickly time passed.  We used to pretend we were the Barker Beauties from The Price is Right.  We would spend hours on our framing hand gestures.  I think we are still the Barker Beauties we were when we were 8.  I am still waiting for Bob to call.

Nadine and all our kids.

Janine.  Janine and I have been friends since we were two.  We danced to Oliva Newton John, wore Michael Jackson's gloves (R.I.P), and skipped gym class together.  When I recall a childhood memory, it usually has Janine in it.  I love her like a sister and I feel honored to have her as my best friend.

Heavah and Janine's daugher Avery

Tara.  Tara's mother visited the hospital when I was born (she was actually visiting my other high school friend, Katie).  We went to elementary school and were often asked if we were twins. Hun?  She has blue eyes, I have hazel; she had brown curls and I had blonde.  Regardless, it was always a compliment to me.  We also were known as the strange religious girls as I am Mormon and she is Jehovah's Witness.  We lost touch for many, many years while I was homeschooled during high school.  We finally reconnected two years ago.  She is a fabulous photographer. Check her out here.

Living in the same home for 18 years allowed me to develop incredible friendships.  My children will never be able to experience this and it makes me a little sad.  It is the price they pay for elephant rides and exotic adventures.  What is better?  I can't say.