Old Friends and a Wedding

Picture of the Day for January 25, 2019. Was able to attend the wedding reception of the younger sister, Carrie, of a dear friend of mine, Sharla, up in Ogden, Utah. Haven't seen Sharla in nearly ten years and it's been even longer than that for Carrie since both have moved on to different locales. In the years since I've seen Sharla, she's developed a serious health issue that severely limits her activity. She had been resting on a couch during the reception, but when she saw me and our mutual friend, Suzanne, walk in the door, she jumped up and ran over to us. Sharla didn't know we were going to attend, so our appearance was a total surprise. It was good for the soul to see Sharla and reconnect with her. It's also good for the soul to have someone so excited to see you. Makes you think you must be doing something right. That, and the fact I'm blessed with my relationships with friends and family. 

Forgot to get a picture of Sharla and her husband/kids, but I did capture a photo of the bride and groom at the end of the evening as they walked through a line of well-wishers brandishing sparklers.