Random and unexpected happiness

A week ago I joined about a hundred of my classmates from Sharptown's class of 1984 in Houston.  It was our 25th reunion.. that makes me feel really old to type that.  Seriously, it does.  I don't feel much older than 30 on the inside, but obviously I am older on the outside.  Most of us had connected via FB prior to meeting face to face so it made it so much more fun!

I went into to Friday night's mixer a little anxious.  Right before my sophomore year began, my father passed away, and, well… things were a mess for a bit.  My high school combined 3/4 middle schools so there were lots of kids that I did not know.  Tried to make new friends, and did, but then as they year passed, the realization that my childhood was over became reality.  I had to get a job.  So I was one of those kids, in school half a day and worked half a day.

My social life wasn't that great either as my boyfriend of a couple years was in college at Texas A&M.  I limited myself socially and academically. We dated up until my senior year… so…

I am sure you can understand my slight trepidation at rekindling friendships…

Here is the deal though, everyone was/is so wonderful!  My friend, Casey said it best on his FB status:

"You
know what continues to amaze me? We had a truly great growing up. Great
neighborhoods, great schools, great friends. We had fun, got into a
little trouble, but for the most part we were good kids. And 25 years
later, you can throw us in to a social event, and it's like time has
stood still. We can carry on conversations as if we just saw each other
last week.  I can't
think of another group that I've been associated with that I can say
the same thing about. Hell, I'm less comfortable at my monthly HMBA
meetings that I was Friday night. Some of you I've seen or talked to
recently, but for most, the last time was finals in May '84. I could
have watched the sun come up Saturday morning out on that deck with
y'all."

Casey is my sweet friend in the light coral linen shirt… Jay, Becky, Joe, Jenny, Theresa are all in this pic.  My backside along with Stu are in the far back left.

We had a great time.  Yes we did.  I wish I lived closer to these good people and the ones below.  Great friendships regardless of history and seasons are hard to find.

We look ready for more!  Class of 84!

Lifelong friends we be! Leila and moi….

Really can't wait til the next visit with any and all of these great people!

Thank you to Casey, Becky, Deanna & Neala for all their hard work.  It was well worth it.