Until Next Time

I think one of the true measures of a good friendship is when you see someone after a long period of time and it was just like only yesterday that you spent time with them. That is exactly the case with my dear friend Kyle whom I have known since my Seattle days (almost 7 years now!). He visited us on Sunday with his girlfriend Caddy and we had a great time talking, catching up and dining on our 'new' deck. Caddy and Kyle are truly fun and interesting people. They decided a few months ago to buy a 1977 RV and drive it around the country, visiting family and friends, as well as documenting it through photographs, a passion they both share. I can't tell you how much this makes me smile to think about. I admire their free-spiritedness because as much as I would love to travel the US all summer, I'm not sure I could live out of an RV for months at a time!

While John was off at work and Caddy still asleep this morning, I got the chance to spend some additional time with Kyle just chatting over coffee and reflecting on how far we have both come. Sometimes it takes a person who has truly known you to make you realize that you have done a lot in a short time. I definitely feel a bit more inspired today. Thankfully, we also have A. and S. coming to visit in a few short weeks, as well as my sister Amy soon after. I have a feeling there are many more good times ahead...