Reunion - It Does a Body Good

50 Is Our Friend

Last Sunday I headed out to Chico Hot Springs for three days to meet six high school girlfriends for a 50th birthday celebration/reunion. Oh, what a celebration/reunion.

My husband asked if it seemed weird to be meeting up with friends that I have not seen very often in the last 30 years. For some reason, it did not. Maybe because we are now 50 and life has sort of worked itself out. Maybe because I had a blast with all of the friends meeting up way back when. Maybe because I wanted to go to Chico Hot Springs, one of my favorite places in Montana, and I would make the most of it no matter what. Who knows?

The answer: All of the above. We did not miss a beat. We looked through old photos, year books, props from drill team, cheerleading, listened to '80s music for 72 hours straight. Quite simply, we picked up where we left off. We laughed non stop. Everyone got along. There was not one moment of tension. The trip was the perfect length; not too long, not too short. Some cooked. Some cleaned. Everyone had a grand time. It was truly the perfect reunion.

As I have told you many times before, once you turn 50, each day is a gift. Make the most of each day. We will not be waiting to turn 100 for our next reunion. Next June we are headed to Coeur d'alene, Idaho to pick up where we left off. Stay tuned.

I love you all. ~ Stella