Should Old Acquaintances Be Forgotten?

Terry McMillan, a favorite urban writer commented on her Facebook page that "by the time we reach our fifty's we pretty much have made the friends that we will have for life." I tend to agree. That circle of friends who have known us the longest, who don't judge our every move also applauds our successes. This fantastic group of friends may not be a very large group, but it is a manageable one. I further agree that sometimes it seems hard to let new people in because we already have that circle of people that we can trust. Even though we have grown apart, there is a common thread that reminds us of those friends who helped make us what we are today. I longed to reconnect with my line sisters and Facebook was one of the tools that would make that possible. A few weeks ago I wrote to a couple of my sorority sisters in an attempt to catch up. When we started connecting it was thrilling. On my next trip home I was able to briefly visit with one of my sisters. Another soror finally figured out I was one and the same person showing up on her Facebook page under a pseudonym. She called and we talked for a long time, laughing and getting caught up. I asked each of the sorors if they had been in touch with others and how could I reach one of my favorite line sisters. I went on Barb's page and found her. Another exciting conversation and happy reunion. The morning that I rose feeling a need to reconnect with my old friends was no coincidence. When the third soror told me that she had been living in my city for the past month, on assignment from her job, I couldn't believe it. She was right under my nose for the past month and I didn't know it. Or did I? There is a strong bond between your natural sisters as well as with your sorority sisters. Having all my sisters with me has given me such an unexplainable boost and confidence. And so to all of my dear friends near and far I say thank you for loving me and considering me a friend.