Meeting An Old Friend

I went out about 5 pm today to meet up with an old friend at a local Corner Bakery. He was there with his wife and some other people, but they all left when I arrived so it was just the two of us. We sat outside and talked for an hour. Even though there wasn’t six feet separation, it was pretty windy so I thought the three feet distance was sufficient. We both had surgical masks but took them off so it was easier to talk.

I met this friend during undergraduate orientation about 35 years ago. We also ended up in grad school together right afterwards. He then became a missionary and spent the next ~30 years in China and Thailand. I think they’re moving back to America for good. His eldest child got married and moved to this area so he was here to help them get settled.

It’s interesting to meet someone you’ve known for so long but haven’t seen in several years. Of course he wanted a health update, which took forever. Maybe I should have directed him to this blog instead.