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Road trips and old friends


We've been to Boise.

And back again.

Our family made the long and boring drive over the weekend to Boise to visit my dear friend Kelly.

Kelly and I have known each other since the late 80's. We met in San Jose - where I was living and doing an internship as an inner city missionary, and she was going to college and living with her grandparents.

We were in a bible study together. And we became fast friends.

Now - if you were to try to find two women who were more polar opposites in personality, I'm not sure you could.

Where I am matter-of-fact, she is idealistic.
I am clean and simple, and she is frilly and fluffy.
My home decor is green and gold and orange. Hers is pink. Lots of pink.
Kelly is feminine and girly. I am not so much.
I am steady and a little deadpan. Kelly is dramatic and expressive.
I am artistic and creative. Kelly is intellectual and bookish.
I don't do knick-knacks. Kelly does.
Kelly does leopard print and hats and long flowing hair. I am all about blue jeans and Keens and comfort.


Yes, we are different.
But we are good good friends.

And our kids get along beautifully.

We had a lovely weekend full of great food, lounging, laughter and amazing conversation.

I love Kelly.

And I love her boys.

Here's to old friends.
And maintaining old friendships.
And to our kids developing their friendships.
And to my husband, who has forged his own friendship with Kelly - which makes me immensely happy.



Comments

  1. Jenn4:20 PM

    I'm so glad you are friends with my cousin! Kelly is amazing and you are right, hats and leopard print and pink all are Kellyesc.

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  2. Ace6:12 PM

    Aww this is so sweet!
    Hi there Cathy! I thought I would come visit you too! Do you know what I thought when I saw your pic (over at Kelly's)? That photo of yours reminds me of Amelie. Seriously, it could have been a photo of you in that movie.

    This story of your friendship reminds me of the many family movies I have seen and makes me feel warm and fuzzy about the fact that yes, such things do happen and do come true.
    I'm weird.
    So, catchya!

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  3. Anonymous6:50 PM

    Ok this was just such a sweet entry about your friend. Friends do rock. So happy to have found you thru this world of blog. Hope to one day meet you. I think you rock!

    Happy 4th! Love, T

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  4. Anonymous6:09 AM

    It was about time you wrote another post about me.

    I'm glad you had so much fun, Cath. Jenns is badgering me to "meet" Kelly, too, so I guess there's no escaping her. She sounds like someone you don't want to escape from though, thank God.

    What's her stance on Pepperidge Farms Orange Milano cookies?

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  5. Kelly7:26 AM

    Hello Everyone,
    Darling Cathy- it was TOOO much fun! Thank you for coming to see me.
    Milano Mint cookies are the only ones worth the calories, in my opinion, dear Other Kelly.

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  6. Mindy Buller8:00 AM

    Cute sunglasses! :-) I'm glad you had fun. :-)

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  7. Anonymous8:14 AM

    Well, t'other Kelly, as long as we're in the Milano family, I believe we can be friends.

    I know I sounded Irish there for a minute, but I'm not really. Hey, I tried to get to your blog from your name, but it wouldn't work. I'll come visit you SOME day. hmph.

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  8. Anonymous8:16 AM

    Wait no, there it is!

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