A Visit

Over Easter my sister and I had a most wonderful visit with two teachers we had in high school.  When they asked, "how long has it been?" it amazed me that nearly fifty years could pass and yet it seemed like yesterday! What a grand time catching up! 

These teachers were Dominican sisters from the Dominican Sisters of Peace which used to  be St. Mary of the Springs, Columbus, Ohio. Memories flooded my mind over many things related to this religious order, the college and the impact the Dominicans have had on me through my school years. 

I was thrilled to renew this connection and all it took was a desire, a phone call and some time to have a great visit over a great lunch. I came away marveling at how our connections in life can begin in the most common and ordinary way, with no thoughts of what might occur fifty years down the road. My memories warmed the cockles of my heart with this visit.  I know not all memories are positive but it calls me to pause and ponder: "what kind of memories are being made right now with those I come in contact with?" 

I wonder how many these two sisters taught over the years of their teaching careers?  I can't imagine.  And I bet neither one ever figured for a second that two of "their kids" would be visiting and sharing lunch with them fifty years later!  Ever wonder who might come back to visit you because of the influence on them a half a century ago?  An amazing thought if you ask me!