Kami's Birthday Posse

Kami's Birthday Posse

It is our friend Kami's birthday today. Happy xx birthday, Kami! We know Kami from way back (how 'way' is not going to be revealed!). Kami and her family were old friends when we were all in our salad days.

From Kami babysitting younger sibs so their college student brother could get out and be about the business of his social life, to Kami actually working at the same fast food restaurant (were we confess we dropped her in the garbage can a couple of times), to dating her older sister Kari, we always got a kick out of Kami. She was sweet, good-natured, and just as cute as could be.

So imagine that, years later, as we toiled away in our day job, the surprise of seeing a vaguely familiar face appear over the cube wall, exclaiming "remember me?" It was one of those coincidences. Here we were, working at the same company as an old, forgotten friend.

The distance of time melted away. Sure, everyone had more pounds, less energy, and many battle scars. But none of that really mattered. We introduced each other to spouses, children, and pets. We caught up on each other's doings. It was energizing to renew the acquaintance, it was deeply gratifying to share the stories of the battle scars, and it was amazing to learn how much we still had in common.

So here's a bit of gratitude for Kami, and for the old times, on the event of Kami's birthday. As we sat at lunch with her cronies from work, we realized that every now and then you are reminded that life can be good.