OLD FRIENDS

Johnny and I have different opinions of what

"old" friends means.

To him, his first thought is uncomplementary.

But for me, it brings up comfortable, nostalgic and warm thoughts.

"Old" friends are those you have a history with.

"Old" friends have walked with you through hard times and

rejoiced with you in your happy times.

This week we enjoyed some days with good old friends!

Von and Marge Worten were our nearest English speaking neighbors in Indonesia.

They lived 1 1/2 hours away. They were there to help us find a house

and settle into our home of 16 years in Central Java.

We raised our kids together.

Their youngest and our youngest are now serving as missionaries in Indonesia.

Noel, Molly and Elliott were able to join us for part of the eveing,

to reminisce with Aunt Marge and Uncle Von.

Even Cookie (in the chair) had company: Daisy.

And all the men (3 generations) enjoyed playing pool.

I hope whoever is reading this has "old" friends to remember with,

 to relax with, and

to grow old-er with!