Carebear, One of my best friends in life is in California. When I was first saved, he was an "elder" to me although he is the same age. He took me under his wing and walked with me for those first few years. We became strong friends. When I moved east, I wondered what would happen. No way you can put the same amount of energy into a friendship when you are so far apart. I get to see him once every three or four years. What is absolutely amazing is that we pick up like we never left off. With email now, we communicate more, but friends in the Lord are friends forever. Other friends have come and gone and I miss some of them very much. From time to time I will wonder how they are doing and pray for them. I figure I won't see them again this side of eternity. Although the diff list is long, the one thing to remember is that the changes imparted to you during the friendship time are significant, and hopefully, mostly good. With each friend you had, you built a little more on the foundation that has allowed you to have a stronger friendship the next time. So, with each new friend you make, there is some of the old ones still with you along the way. Good note this morning, Carebear. Good to take inventory of what we have when we have it because you never know when it will be gone. | 
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