Old Picture, Old Friend

Our basement is a great big collection of "there's-no-where-else-to-put-this" type items.  It is a waystation for all manner of household "we-might-need-that-some-day," and boxes of "I'll-sort-through-that-later."  Does this sound familiar?   If so, then you'll know that out of those dusty boxes, and forgotten knick-knacks occasionaly something worthwhile emerges.

I found this picture the other day while rummaging through boxes in our previously mentioned basement.  I was looking for something that I could not find, and now don't remember- but it's ok, because I'm glad I found this.  This is a picture of me and my high school buddy Peter before our senior prom, and  I must say, we are looking pretty dapper!  In those days Peter and I were inseperable.  We did everything together, and it was awesome.  

One difference, though, between this and other high school friendships is that it didn't end on graduation day.  Pete and I were roomates during our freshman year of college, he was a groomsman at my wedding, and now we both live with our families in southeastern PA.  Looking at this picture now, it's hard to believe that it's really us...  It was taken less then a decade ago, but through the lens of marraige, jobs, and family it seems like a different lifetime.  

I wanted to share this picture because I was glad for the way that it made think me about true friendship and fellowship.  Obviously, as life changes, friendships are going to change.  Things may not be the same as when we were younger- but thats ok.  In fact it's good.  Seeing this picture reminded me of how greatful I am to have this friend.  And it reminded me of how great and powerful a friendship can be between Christian brothers.