A few weeks ago we visited our friends, the Layhers, and enjoyed an afternoon of running trains and catching up.  We’ve known these dear friends for many years.  You can read about our friendship with them here and see early pictures of the kids.  We see them several times a year and always enjoy our time together.  

Corene writes many beautiful poems and often includes them in her cards to us.  In fact, about five years ago she and Howard published a small booklet of her poetry along with photographs that Howard had taken.  It’s a beautiful collection of words and pictures.  Last year sometime she included the following poem in a card to us. 

“What is this world coming to?”
     I sometimes heard my mother say.
I wonder what she would think 
     if she were here today.
Would she accept an elbow bump
     as a greeting from a friend?
Would she accept a virtual hug
     as a nifty modern trend?
When I myself start wondering
     what this world is coming to,
I remember blessings that include,
     a treasured friend like you. 

Corene is 83 years young and Howard 80.  They are fascinating people who have so many stories to tell.  Just this last visit we heard the story of their meeting which was so precious.  We are thankful for them, their friendship, and the many memories we have with them. 

January 2019

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