Old Friends and Faces

Last week I also heard from Michael. Only a phone call away, Michael represents my true growing into being. He pulled me out of my shell and opened me up to realizing who I was and am. He showed me empathy and to realize out of love for myself, I can love others and care for them as an extension of myself. That caring goes beyond how I feel at the moment to understand and feel how others feel. He also opened my eyes up to the world. In the end, we were just not meant for each other. Whether too young, or in different places, we grew apart and now he has found his place in life which gives me the most satisfaction. It is wonderful to chat with him from time to time and truly connect my past with my present. To peer into his box every once in a while.

I also got to speak with Sondra and have watched Sondra grow into a beautiful mother with her new family. Though I think she is mighty crazy for living in Tucson, I am happy that she has reconnected with her family and has strived to make her mark in the world. She deserves the best.

Next week I plan on looking up another figure and face from my past, Jennifer Ordons (Farrington). Now with two beautiful children, Jennifer was truly there for me in my most vulnerable times of need. I am truly grateful for the memories we share going to Santa Cruz on the beach and out in Los Gatos. She really stood by me.

Joining my new friend with my old, I find peace in my selection. Finding Tim has really made me realize all the things that I have yet to learn and know. He is a wonderful person and a great mate. Most days I feel that our differences grow and help us both become better people and really hope that things work out. I do truly love him.

I have still yet to find the Lipkeys, whom I hung out with in Groveland for many a summers till their parents divorced and they moved to Florida. Chastity, whos mother married and divorced my uncle and who was my best friend in Tucson so the few years I was there.