Seasons

No, I'm not referring to the fall colors, although they are quite lovely this year. What I'm thinking of today is the seasons of life. Today, I had lunch with a man who was my boss some 20 years ago. He was a great boss...kind and fair. Because you work closely with someone, you get to know them and their family. However, life can take you in different directions. Through the years, we lost touch.

As a young person, I would have considered this a failure...like I just didn't work hard enough keeping the relationship going. But his wife was in the military, so it was hard to keep up with them. But today, especially after a very enjoyable lunch together, I realize that life is full of seasons. Some people come into our lives to stay forever while others come in for a season. And others come and go depending on circumstances. Life changes. If we live right, we can see someone every day or not for years and still feel connected by our friendship.