Silver and Gold
Read: 1 Samuel 18:1-3
The last weekend of January, Jack and I were invited to a family reunion in Lantana, Florida to celebrate our friend’s 90th birthday. We were included as family because Jack and Don have been friends since they met in kindergarten.
During college years both worked afternoon shifts so they could water ski every morning along with Don’s two brothers. They even made their own water skis since they were not readily available at that time.
After college, Don moved to Florida, married and started a family. We would visit Jack’s parents in Florida a couple of times a year. Don would always insist we “come by to see us a couple of nights.” He would visit Michigan often so we kept the friendship going.
When he decided to have a family reunion for his 90th birthday, we were included. There were 22 family members, aged from 90 to 14 and the two of us. Everyone had a great time at a beach party, boating, rowing, and enjoying games after delicious shared meals.
There is a saying “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver the other is gold.” Remember this saying and keep in touch with friends. These will be among your best memories.
Sara and Jack Wooton
Read: 1 Samuel 18:1-3
The last weekend of January, Jack and I were invited to a family reunion in Lantana, Florida to celebrate our friend’s 90th birthday. We were included as family because Jack and Don have been friends since they met in kindergarten.
During college years both worked afternoon shifts so they could water ski every morning along with Don’s two brothers. They even made their own water skis since they were not readily available at that time.
After college, Don moved to Florida, married and started a family. We would visit Jack’s parents in Florida a couple of times a year. Don would always insist we “come by to see us a couple of nights.” He would visit Michigan often so we kept the friendship going.
When he decided to have a family reunion for his 90th birthday, we were included. There were 22 family members, aged from 90 to 14 and the two of us. Everyone had a great time at a beach party, boating, rowing, and enjoying games after delicious shared meals.
There is a saying “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver the other is gold.” Remember this saying and keep in touch with friends. These will be among your best memories.
Sara and Jack Wooton
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