Better to have a few
close friends than a sea of others.
In Maslow's theory, establishing deep satisfying interpersonal relationships
with a few people is a trait of a self- actualized person. There
is something special when you have a
friend from the past , who can fit right back into the present and continue into the future. I have that in my friend Kellie from Columbus, Ohio.
On Day 42-43 at Purdue when my son indicated that he wanted to end our
day on Saturday to make friends, I decided to head back to Pittsburgh. Half way
to Pittsburgh, (3.5 hours from Purdue) is Columbus Ohio. I lived there in the 90’s
for 3 years. This was an unexpected change of plans and I had connected with my
friend Kellie to visit on Sunday. When I called her about a change she text-ed, “you can come
Saturday night, Sunday, next week, Halloween…Presidents’ day…Whenever! You are
always welcome! Can’t wait to
see you! ”
Reflection
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| 1999 Retro |
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| 2014 -Notice the set up with ice! |
My friend was so welcoming and such a ball of energy. We
just picked up where we left off 16 years ago even though we had not seen each
other in 10 years. She and her husband were having a party. When I arrived she ran across
the room and their friends each came up to me to introduce themselves.
She had a room ready, a glass of ice and water stocked in the bathroom, a
white fluffy robe on the bed, and all the toiletries that I needed. It was better than a 5 star hotel!
The positive energy was very high but that is how it is with
Kellie and when we are together the energy is explosive. We even
fished (see Day 46).
So seeking out a friends from the past will stay in the survival
tool box.
Spiritual Reflection
And since I, the Lord
and Teacher have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have
given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you. (John 13:13,14)
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in times of need (Proverbs 17:17)
A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in times of need (Proverbs 17:17)