We meet an old friend

Whether the annual conference of the Methodist Church is getting important things done or not, it gave the opportunity for Jen and I to visit with an old friend, Paula, along with her husband, Ralph Ford, who is a district superintendent.  Paula and Jen were two of four secretaries at the Louisiana Department of Commerce and Industry when I worked there.  It was a pleasure to renew our acquaintance and remember some of the other people we worked with.  That the women could be separated for about 39 years and still get a thrill at visiting each other proves how strong a friendship they enjoyed.  I was like a fifth wheel, but I managed to steal one of the girls away.