My Fellow Graduates

To the MCS class of '97....


What a phenomenal weekend. I'm not sure I have laughed this much in quite awhile. I remember being quite sad when highschool was over because it really was fun to be around you. We laughed a lot then, and twenty years later, it still works.

I learned a few things from you.

1) I had no idea you were reading my blog and, frankly, I'm quite shocked that you are. I will be most mindful of this in the future and speak less about leaking bodily fluids and speak more about things that make me sound intelligent. And holy. And smart.

2) When next someone mentions that I was a math competition attendee (AKA mathlete), I should roll with it. Yep, I definitely remember attending and winning first prize because math has always been my best subject.

3) I should recreate more and work less. Much less. How can I boat and BBQ like the Schulze's when I never see the light of day?!

4) Grey hair means nothing.

5) You are my peeps because you drink Coke products, not Pepsi products, and you can tell the difference between legit and fake sweet tea.

6) You have reinforced that the span of time and distance means little between friends.

7) Every last one of you is tall and successful.

PS - "I gave up the dream of nursing because I became a famous writer. Have you not read my book?"

How is that for my re-do/embellishment...??

It brought me such joy to see your faces. To see that you are well and happy. To see that coming together could be so easy and comfortable. I think it was a small taste of what a first day in heaven will be.

Joy. Love. Comfort. Laughter. After a season apart.

Reunions are the most joyous of occasions this side of heaven.

But one day, we will say "hello again" for the last time and that will be the best day we have ever known.