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?!?!
And, you can hire him to be your next Santa, check out www.tallsanta.com
