Saw an old friend tonight

You ever have one of those friends that you can not be around, spend time with, or communicate with for weeks, months, maybe even years; yet pick right back up with him/her at any time? One of those friends that, when you finally see them, will embrace you as if you have never spent any time away. A friend who never seems to forget you, the things you like, what makes you smile. A friend that says “welcome home good buddy” and then makes you feel like you did when you were in elementary school and Jr. High. I hope you all know the kind of friend that I speak of.

Tonight was a reunion. A joyous homecoming, if you will. I saw my good friend Chuck tonight and boy was it good to be in his presence. It was if I had never left his side. My wife and I had both known Chuck from the past but we had known him separately. We each had met him on our own and tonight was the night that all three of us would be together, reminiscing about old times and creating new memories. We also took along our 3-year-old companion, Hunter, with us as well as our neighbor kid that never goes home. (Hunter has been mentioned before in this blog but for his newly acquired, and highly suspect, bathroom capabilities, this is Ben’s blog debut)

Chuck made us all laugh, smile, giggle, and feel warm and fuzzy inside as he always does. Hunter’s first experience meeting chuck was a great one and Ben seemed to be soaking in every second he could spend with Chuck. If you get a chance I would love to introduce you to my friend. Many of you have probably met him at some point over the years. I am proud to have a friend like Chuck and I hope you can say that Chuck E. Cheese is friend as well.

Take care, michael