I haven’t seen my college roommate since I moved my family back East. Nine years has past since then.
Of course, we still communicate through text from time-to-time. His response time is awful … just saying. However, a few weeks ago, we actually chatted on the phone. It’s been awhile.
It was nice just hearing his voice.
We picked up our conversation like we did when we shared a room together in college. Instead of discussing plans for the weekend, we lamented about not seeing each other. More so, we lamented about not seeing each other’s kids.
He has girls, who are full-grown; I have two boys, who are much younger. (He was always a few steps ahead of me.)
We talked about getting together soon, but both probably recognized that a reunion wouldn’t happen — at least not anytime soon.
The conversation had to end because we both had to run.
Likewise, I received a text recently at 6:59 am from someone I knew since forever. We exchanged texts about our days working in Yakutat, Alaska for Sitka Sound Seafoods.
His last text was “Drop me a line. 2 minutes”.
We talked for 2 1/2 … hours!
Our conversation went from our days Alaska to our antics high school; from Charlie Daniels to Yosef Islam to Father McDonald back to Yosef Islam/Cat Stevens. That lead us to Quebec City and the 1444 1/2 Bar — and on and on and on.
The conversation only ended because I had to feed my 9 year-old breakfast.
Both times, as I hung up, it occurred to me…
Having a good friend, especially one who lives a long-distance away, is much like having a relationship with God.
As with God, we probably should talk more often than we do. However, when we do, it’s as we were at each other’s side.
And, as you know, God is always at your side.
James Henry is the author of Corporation YOU: A Business Plan for the Soul, Kwanzaa Klaus, Hail Mary series, and two children’s books: The Second Prince and Klaus: The Gift-giver to ALL! As a writer, James has been widely featured on Bob Salter (CBS Radio), Mike Siegel, Mancow, and more. Today, James lives in New York where he continues to teach — and write. To contact James or book an interview, please contact Mark of Goldman/McCormick PR at (516) 639-0988 or Mark@goldmanmccormick.com.
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