The men in this photo have been my closest friends for over 30 years. I don’t have brothers but it’s these men, and the one painfully missing, with whom I have had the closest thing I’ll ever know to brotherhood.
Losing our dear brother Leo a year ago, the pandemic, our trials with David’s health and more have taught me close relationships are one of the things that matter most in life. True, full and rich life includes real friendships and open family connection.
Like the song says, “You can’t make old friends.” Not only have these men been my friends for 30 years, we’re blessed to have married women who have grown together as friends for 20 years. In the past year I’ve realized how much I need my friends in my life—people who know the real me and who are honest with each other.
In a couple years time, together with these men, we will take the motorcycle trip of a lifetime. We will celebrate friendship, freedom and life. I am grateful for these men. Who are you celebrating in your life?
