My cousin Liz and I are about 2 weeks apart in age. Until I was in high school we never lived close to one another, and so even though we would see each other usually once or twice a year, and even though we would exchange cards, letters and gifts, I never felt like I really truly got to know her. During high school we were pretty much inseparable even though we didn't attend the same school. College pulled us apart as I stayed in state and Lizzie moved out of state, and then got married, taking her out of state more permanently. While I was happy for her to start married life and be so happy, I was bummed that she was far away again. We still write and call but not as much as I would like. We stood up in each others' weddings, but only get to see each other once every couple of years now as money and schedules don't allow us to travel much to see each other.
This week I sat down and did something I haven't done in a very long time... I wrote out a letter to Liz that consisted of more than just a line or two in a card. It brought back memories of contests we used to have of who could send the longest letter... inside jokes we would share in high school... games we used to play when we were young... conversations we've had since we've grown up and matured a bit beyond complaining about homework and brothers (I have one, she has four). I miss her a whole lot and it felt good to write the letter and feel like I was catching her up a bit. I hope this will prompt me to make a stronger and more frequent effort to stay in closer contact with her, because I really do miss having her as a constant in my life. That needs to come back. So does Lizzie :o(
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