A Most Remarkable Day

            Sometimes, in the midst of circumstances which we find trying, moments of refreshment arise when we least expect it.  Today was such a day.

            First, Muggy and I went for a walk into the Lullwater Preserve co-located here between the Clairmont and main Emory campuses. The preserve has a system of trails that lead through this oasis in the midst of the city. It’s pretty amazing.  We didn’t find the mansion today, but will attempt another time.

            We made my radiation session this afternoon and came back to the lodge for yet another moment of refreshment.  As I passed through the living room, I noted a gentleman sitting with his back to me, but his snow white hair made think of a classmate from high school by the name of Jim Sherrill.  Jim lives in Georgia, in Douglasville.  He and I touch base with each other every once in a while via facebook. 

            So, as I walked past the snow-white haired gentleman sitting in the living room, I heard a voice say, “Ken Hanson!”  I turned to see that stranger was none other than Jim Sherrill!  He and I had not seen each other in person since June of 1970, the day we graduated from Washburn High School in Minneapolis.

            What an amazing surprise!  We sat for the next 2 ½ hours talking about old and new times.  We caught up on life and where it had taken us.  And we made plans to get together again for more conversation and dinner some time.

            What an amazing day!! 

            Thanks Jim!!  You made my day!

           

              You’d never know Jim played basketball in high school and college would you?!?!

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