Finding an Old Friend

On the trip through southern Boone County, Larry remembered an old Marine buddy who had gone through boot camp with him during the Vietnam War days.

Larry had heard that his buddy had purchased a small country store and lived somewhere near it. We found the store on that hot Sunday (temps were near 100) and Larry went in to ask about his friend.

It was a good reunion--many years had passed since they'd last seen each other, and I think both were surprised at how the other had aged! It was well worth the time and travel to find that little store. And sobering to listen to their conversation and realize how many of the people they talked about were already deceased. Time passes when we're not looking, and faces disappear into its dusk. I'm glad these two were able to re-connect before time caught them.