Kristen Rzasa

  • Home
  • My Story
  • Events
  • Speaking
  • Let’s Create
  • Essential Oils
  • Blog
  • Rhythm Radio
  • Connect

Standing the test of time

Blog Post

20 Jun

Beth and I at our  First Communion, May, 1973, Our Lady of Joy parish.

Beth & I in Sand Diego, August, 2010
Today I want to give a Happy Birthday shout out to my oldest friend, Beth Phelan Stokes.  She looks good for being my oldest friend, doesn’t she?
Having a friend for 42 (yes, I said 42!) years is a pretty amazing feat. At least I think it is.   We met when we were four and ready to head to kindergarten. 
We have known one another through many Barbies, boyfriends and major life events.
We were in sixth grade when my family moved out of state and over the course of our friendship we’ve collectively lived in many different states.   While we don’t get to see one another often, and stay in touch with an occasional phone call, email, or Facebook update, she remains a dear and cherished friend and when we get together it’s like no time has passed.

Don’t get me wrong, maintaining a 42 year friendship is an investment of time and effort.  For probably 30 years we wrote letters (you remember those, you put a stamp on ’em and drop them in that blue thing?).  Our friendship continued long before the age of the internet and quick, easy text messages.

I’m still a big fan of the old fashioned, hand-written letter. 
  
But today’s convenient and abundant methods of staying in touch are at our finger tips and it makes it easier than ever to continue to cultivate the important relationships in our lives. 


The only thing is that you still have to take action to make it happen, or as the old commercial said “reach out and touch someone.”

I’m planning to give Beth a call in the next few days., and I’m sure it will be just like old times.


Previous Post: « Who doesn’t like a good TED talk?
Next Post: More Soul, Less Proprietor »
  • Home
  • My Story
  • Events
  • Speaking
  • Let’s Create
  • Essential Oils
  • Blog
  • Rhythm Radio
  • Connect
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2023 · Refined Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

  • Zrta Legal Management
  • You Are a Legal Age
  • Wyong Legal Services
  • Worldwide Legal Services West Hempstead Ny
  • Word for Legal Challenge
  • With the Status of a Legal Entity
  • William Boyd School of Law Ranking
  • Why Should We Study Legal Theories in Understanding Globalisation
  • Why Is It Important to Follow Rules in Sports
  • Why Did Alcohol Become Legal Again
  • Who Played Denise on Boston Legal
  • Who Is a Small Business Entity
  • Who Can Be Legal Next of Kin
  • Which Rule Bars the Use of Illegally Seized Evidence at Trial Group of Answer Choices
  • Which of the following Documents Are Considered Primary Sources
  • Which Countries Have Legalised Cryptocurrency
  • Where Is Prostitution Legal in Texas
  • Where Can I Print Documents near Me Now
  • When Was It Legal for a Woman to Open a Bank Account
  • When Did the Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 Came into Force