Touching base with the past

I have been feeling very, um, what words to say, sad, depressed, regretful, wishing some things in my life had been different.

Not with my hubby or family, no not that at all.

But the way I treated other people and that I feel I should have done more with my life, that I am not where I should be with my walk with the Lord, and lots of other things

But this entry is about a couple from my past whom I will call L & D. I was extremely close with them, went to church with them and we hung out all the time together.

I feel like we had a falling out after my wedding. I was hurt and upset for no reason more than miscommunication or lack of communication. It has been almost 10 years since I have spoken to them.

They have been on my mind a lot over the years and even more so recently.

Well, yesterday they were so heavy on my heart and mind that I decided to try to find them and try to mend or restart a relationship with them.

I did a Google search and found L’s professional website. I looked it over and was so happy to see how successful he had become. They have family photos on the site too and they have not aged a day.

I swallowed my pride and I wrote an email to them. I just said hi and how sorry I was for letting our friendship fall by the wayside. How I hoped life was good to them and gave them a link to my photo gallery so they could see photos of my miracle daughter. I also said I would understand if they did not write back. Honestly, I did not think they would write me back.

Today I got an email back. I GOT AN EMAIL BACK! I was so excited. They have had a lot happen in the 10 years since I spoke to them last. They lost a child, a pain that no parent should ever experience, and became grandparents! L asked that maybe we can get together sometime in the future.

I would like that. I would like that very much. I need to fix the relationship that I think I broke. They were such special people to me and I want to have that friendship back.

This entry just really touched me. Friends are so important. Don’t hold all the blame for yourself. Instead if they’re willing to start over…do just that and let everything else go. I’m so glad they wrote back.

That is great that you made the first step! And even greater that you got a positive response! I hope everything works out.

a beautiful letdown.

September 30, 2005

I think you did a good thing contacting them. And I’m glad that they responded.

ryn: yeah, I think she probably hit the nail on the head. That first one looks like me. LMAO…EVERYDAY!

Good for you!! 🙂

Evening Sorrow

That is wonderful to hear! My best friend from HS found me and emailed me after years of no talking. Now we talk on a regular basis. It’s amazing how much I missed her. She’s the one that wrote that nice note about my dad. I’m glad you emailed them and they wrote back. how great!!!! 🙂 Did you get my email? 🙂 Love, me

RYN: I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*ryn* Sure. 🙂 Y’know, if Orlando is the closest listed place, then chances are people from YOUR area are posting there, too.

~Tippy~

that is great idea …of getting back in touch with them …good luck …

brooksierox

That is so great they wrote back! Hopefully this is a good start to mending the relationship, I hope everything works out for the best :c)

sunflowergirl

Thanks for letting me know that my Pic’s didn’t show up. It works now. Let me know what you think. How are you doing? I’m on vacation in Florida, At my sisters house. Snowwhite46.

That’s awesome!

Sincerely Brianna

The thought of losing a child is unbearable.

It’s wonderful to be able to renew a friendship that falls away for whatever reason. I hope things work out great for you all. 🙂