More memories

Maybe it feels like I have a theme going here, but it’s more of a reflection of my week. I had a recent trip down memory lane. It was bittersweet; a longtime friend of our family lost her battle with an illness, and we attended her visitation and celebration of life.

Sharing some hugs, tears, and some “remember the time” stories, I was struck by how many of the people paying tribute to our friend were so excited to see other folks from our group and how great it was for all of us to reconnect for a few hours. We are a community. An extended family. A support network. Why do we only find time to come together for weddings and funerals?

I’m guilty. It seems I have a lot of “I’ll get to it” or “I will call her later” moments. Then, life takes over and months fly by. All of a sudden, it seems like it’s been too long between visits and I tell myself it is almost rude to call after such a long time has passed. I talk myself into thinking it’s a bother to them if I call or stop by. I’m doing them a favor by given them space. If anything was wrong, they would call me. Maybe, but since my friends and family are like me…they probably won’t call.  They wouldn’t want to be a bother.  

As that sinks in, I am going to try harder to bother the people important to me!  Y’all should do the same. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating oversharing! There are some things some of you don’t need to tell me. You know who you are. TMI is almost your middle name, bless your heart. But to the rest of you, go ahead and bother someone once in a while!   It doesn’t have to be a long conversation, or even a conversation at all.  Reach out with your favorite media source and tell someone important to you that they crossed your mind today.  Excuse me, I have some texts to send and maybe a few lunch dates to set up.  I have some catching up to do!