Along with our family, our greatest joy in returning to Chicago is to see dear friends who were and are an important part of our lives.
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I was so touched that teacher friends waited for my return to celebrate Sally's retirement. She is seated second from the left. Only one friend could not be there on that special night. Our happy nine made going to work a pleasure and created a family of teachers who supported each other through two decades.
We've known Bill for nearly 30 years. He had been a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, West Africa. We loved meeting his lovely friend, Sandra.
I still find it interesting that Bill's son ended up working in Japan for a time and our son, Jon became a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa.
Daisy and Alan's son was Jon's classmate from kindergarten. We used to have lunch with Daisy and Alan every Friday. Our goal was to find the most economical, tastiest restaurant in the area. We succeeded again on this day.
We have celebrated our January wedding anniversaries with Jim and Terry along with Bart and Diane for about 30 years.
In some years it's the only time we've managed to get together, but the tradition keeps our friendship alive and special.
And in between all those happy get-togethers, I managed to hem up about 15 of Tiffany and Ed's pants.
It was fun to get back in the groove of life in Illinois. Our son-in-law, Ed suggested buying a home next door. As lovely a thought as that is, Hawaii is also our home now and I knew Mom was impatiently waiting for us to return.
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I was so touched that teacher friends waited for my return to celebrate Sally's retirement. She is seated second from the left. Only one friend could not be there on that special night. Our happy nine made going to work a pleasure and created a family of teachers who supported each other through two decades.
We've known Bill for nearly 30 years. He had been a Peace Corps Volunteer in Sierra Leone, West Africa. We loved meeting his lovely friend, Sandra.
I still find it interesting that Bill's son ended up working in Japan for a time and our son, Jon became a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa.
Daisy and Alan's son was Jon's classmate from kindergarten. We used to have lunch with Daisy and Alan every Friday. Our goal was to find the most economical, tastiest restaurant in the area. We succeeded again on this day.
We have celebrated our January wedding anniversaries with Jim and Terry along with Bart and Diane for about 30 years.
In some years it's the only time we've managed to get together, but the tradition keeps our friendship alive and special.
And in between all those happy get-togethers, I managed to hem up about 15 of Tiffany and Ed's pants.
It was fun to get back in the groove of life in Illinois. Our son-in-law, Ed suggested buying a home next door. As lovely a thought as that is, Hawaii is also our home now and I knew Mom was impatiently waiting for us to return.
what a beautiful rip back in memory as well as time, its wonderful to have such bonds with friends,
ReplyDelete15 pairs of pants, wow
It's kind of like being torn between family members, between two homes.
ReplyDeleteYou're never still, are you? It must be difficult being so far apart from family but I guess that's something Americans are used to. In this little island almost everywhere is readily accessible.
ReplyDeleteFriendships are so wonderful, especially the ones that last that many years.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful to be able to connect with all your old treasured friends like this!
ReplyDeleteThey obviously really cherish your friendship, Kay, it's obvious. And what a wonderful thing to have people in your life for decades! Very nice pictures. You must be like me, with a camera in your hand most of the time! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is quite a compliment that your son would like to have you living next door.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun trip to visit with friends and catch up!
ReplyDeleteHaving so many good long term friendships is a testament to your love of and for people, Kay. Your life is rich in so many ways.
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Friends are just the most precious things in our lives along with family. Each one is special, but some are as close as family.
DeleteWhat a really magic visit you are having. I felt like that with all our friends visiting us in DC while we were there. Why not consider buying a small condo in Chicago. :)
ReplyDeleteYou packed in a whole lot of visiting while you were in Chicago. It was great seeing you have those great times with friends. I think a part of you still lives there. Mage has a great idea. How about buying a small condo?
ReplyDeleteHow nice to meet up with old friends. That's what I love about traveling.
ReplyDeleteYour son in law's comment speaks volumes about you folks and him! Wonderful, Kay
ReplyDeleteAloha from Waikiki Side
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How DO you do it? You and Art look younger in these recent Chicago photos than just the week before in Hawaii! Maybe it's because you're partying like a younger couple, eh? DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteAwww... you are so kind to say so, DrumMajor. That's why I always have people stand back when taking photos.
DeleteA lovely group of friends you have there Kay. Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteYou are a good friend, so you have great friends in return.
ReplyDeleteBut you are an outstanding mother and mother-in-law! You hemmed all of those pants? I hate to hem pants! 15 pairs? You are a saint!