Our friendship with Tom and Donna, and, Jim and Sandy, began in 1970, maybe 1971, It was before we had kids!
We shared the same economic standards--no extra money; didn't go out to eat, didn't go to movies. We babysat for each other! There were many nights of shared meals, games of Charades, or many kinds of cards, There was always help during times of illness, or sadness or sorrow or support when needed or celebrations at happy occasions.
There were sometimes more couples/families that moved in and out of our lives, that meant a great deal to our lives, but these are the ones that have endured lo! these many years. Janice and Richard moved to Connecticut, but are now back in Missouri, and we have reconnected.
Friendships that last this many years are rare and are to be treasured. I hope you have been blessed by such friendships.
Today we shared a meal, but no one had to cook! We shared pizza at the new "Brick Oven Pizza" in Poplar Bluff. It was delicious!
We then toured Tom and Donna's new home. It is lovely, just right for this time of their lives.
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