A very wonderful man made a huge difference in my life when I was attending university. He was the administrative assistant in the Psychology Department when I was an undergrad. I used to arrive to school (and work because I was on a work-study program) early, and he and I used to sit and chat about life. Because of his kindness and faith in my ability to work hard, I got a prize summer job that allowed me to save up enough money to go to Europe when I graduated. I'd lost touch with him since, but have thought of him often in the past 23 years.
A mutual friend of ours - another wonderful man who was a psychology prof and my employer for a couple of years - just emailed me today to tell me that Mr. Gove was celebrating his 88th birthday.
I'm so happy that Mr. Gove is alive and well and have made up my mind to ask Rod for his address so that I can finally write him a letter to let him know how much I appreciated all he's done for me.
On a completely separate note, but somewhat related to my previous post, here's an interesting article on factory farms and their impact on our foods.
Has someone made a huge difference in your life that you've lost touch with? Would you write to him/her if you had the chance?
Hope everyone is enjoying the week!
"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
10 comments:
You have posted a lovely story and a very important question. Pondering someone special with whom we have lost touch and trying to reconnect... How often do we do that?
I think we yearn to, but we don't always act on it. So I think it is wonderful for you to write to your old friend and tell him how much his friendship has meant to you.
that's wonderful. what a great story. i do hope you write him soon.
Wendy, you're so right about our wanting to, but not acting on it. Most of us are so busy these days, it takes most of our energy to just get through the day.
Heather, I hope to get the address soon and write to this lovely man. :)
Teresa - what a fantastic post! I am so touched by this and often find myself thinking of the same things. But your story really makes me want to act on some of those idle thoughts. Thanks. :)
Amber, I'm glad I can inspire you! I have to get my butt moving on the letter. When someone is 88, there's no time to waste!
Dr. Carol Perry, the proffessor who first encouraged my creative writing and let me know I had a real talent and real chance.
Oooh, love this post! I love it when someone touches our lives...that's so great you were able to get an address to get in touch too! Hmmm...I guess I can say there have been several people that have touched my life throughout the years....and offered different things. :)
Oh and about factory farms...I have to say, I DO respect people who have farms where the animals can live their lives out stress free from factory farms like this! So, see...I'm not entirely made you have chickens. ;) At least they are happy living there until they can serve their purpose. I have a friend who has cows. The cows have a wonderful free life in beautiful pastures. :) Just dont' tell me which one is going on that day. LOL!
This is a great story. Better late than never- he will be so touched!
Thank you Teresa, such a wonderful story and a good reminder to acknowledge those people in life that touch our hearts.
I have had people like that in my life and you've reminded me to mail about 5 cards I have sitting on my desk to thank some of them.
I'm glad you are going to write this person. You are such a sweet person, I'm sure this man will be very happy to hear from you.
Thank you for the link on factory farming!
What a great reminder to thank those that have ahad a profound impact on our lives. Writing a letter would be a wonderful way to affirm all of those who give so much!
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