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British Columbia, Canada, Diana Schwenk, family, friends, growing up, health, Hump Day Chronicles, joy, laughter, living in the moment, love, memories
On April 20th I boarded a plane to visit a dear friend and celebrate her birthday. Sue and I first met in 1981 when we were neighbours on Rue Narcisse in Chateauguay, Quebec. Our thirty-seven year friendship saw us cross paths many times over the years, from Montreal to Kamloops to Calgary, with Sue eventually leaving for Vancouver to stay. Our friendship, in all honesty feels more like we are sisters.
The last time I saw Sue in Vancouver was during a business trip in 2009, and then we planned a Thanksgiving trip in our old stomping grounds in Kamloops in 2012, even making time to drive up the mountain to Pinantan Lake where we both lived until Sue and family moved to the mainland.
The really cool thing about a friendship like ours is that it doesn’t really matter how much time or distance comes between us, we pick up right where we left off when we finally see each other again.
While there, on this recent visit, I also had an opportunity to catch up with other friends, like Stephanie who was a teenager when we met at the Mustard Seed. And Scott, who also hails from Chateauguay, and Marie whom Sue first met in Montreal, and I later met in the late eighties in Pinantan Lake, British Columbia.
Stephanie, me and Sue – April 2018
It was so wonderful to sit around a table sharing meals and memories with these wonderful people. And walk around Sue’s neighbourhood, including a five kilometer hike to the falls in Golden Ears Provincial Park. I’m also very grateful to Scott for giving us a tour of the Fraser River on his boat.
Who knew that three days with old friends in beautiful British Columbia could be so energizing and good for the soul?
Thank you my friends for your over-the-top hospitality. I’m already looking forward to the day when I can visit again!
~ THE HUMP DAY CHRONICLES ~
There’s nothing more precious than friendship.
Denise Hisey said:
That is a special sort of friendship, for sure! ❤
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rachelcarrera said:
I hope you’re doing well, my friend! ❤ xoxo
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Jean said:
Looks like a great reunion and time for regeneration in that corner of B.C.
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dianasschwenk said:
It was, thank you Jean! ♡
Diana xo
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markbialczak said:
Seeing friends when you can compete a sentence from 20 years ago and it seems as natural as yesterday is one of life’s true treasures, Diana. Thanks for sharing these moments with us. Beautiful!
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome, and thank you Mark! ♡
Diana xo
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Alan Malizia said:
A price can be placed upon just about everything. except for a good friend.
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
So true, Alan! ♡
Diana xo
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rachelcarrera said:
Aww, that’s so cool that you had such an eventful visit with amazing friends! I love when you can see or talk to someone you haven’t seen in a while, and it feels like picking up where you left off. 🙂 I also like the new blog look! 😀 ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks Rachel. ♡
Diana xo
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Graham in Hats said:
Stephanie,Me and Sue: Alright, this is the cops; put down the friends and step away from the tongue. 🙂
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dianasschwenk said:
Haha – thanks for my morning laugh, Graham! ♡
Diana xo
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Graham in Hats said:
Your are welcome. 🙂
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joannerambling said:
Such friendships are amazing
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dianasschwenk said:
They truly are Jo-Anne! ♡
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Nothing like catching up with friends!
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dianasschwenk said:
I know, it’s great Lisa! ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
Friends like that are fantastic. I know what you mean, I have some like that you don’t see them for ages but then when you do meet – you just pick it up as it was yesterday! Fantastic you had such a great time!
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dianasschwenk said:
yes, Ute, they sure are! ❤
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
There are few things more precious than a friendship, that’s true, especially a long and enduring one. You are lucky to have one that feels more like a sister. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
I have a few like that, Jennifer, bet you do too! ♡
Diana xo
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