| July 25, 2006 |
| A Presence of the Past in the Present |
"I sense something; a presence I've not felt since..." -- Darth Vader
Think about this for a moment. Twenty years pass since Obi-wan Kenobi and Darth Vader (Anakin Skywalker) parted ways after the "duel of the heroes" on Mustafar. Their parting was not on good standings. Not believing that Obi-wan had the higher ground, Anakin (Darth Vader) tried to jump over him. End result was he lost two legs and an arm to the blade of Obi-wan. You think there wasn't any hard feelings on the part of Anakin? He was left there to die, and Obi-wan took his lightsaber! Obi-wan then just disappears into the wasteland.
For twenty years, I'm sure Darth Vader kept in the back of his mind what the presence of Obi-wan felt like. One day while walking along a corridor of the Death Star, the past comes flying up and hits him in the face. I guess you can say his tail was tingling. Was this a chance to let bygones be bygones? Would a friendship be started afresh? Would Darth Vader forgive his old master? Well, we'll never know. Darth Vader was waiting for Obi-wan. He didn't greet him with arms stretched out. Instead, when Obi-wan approaches, Darth's lightsaber was all ready lit. Darth Vader knew he what he wanted. In the end, Obi-wan sacrifices his life to help his friends and son of Darth Vader escape. It was because of love that Obi-wan didn't kill Anakin while they were young. It was because of love that kept him from killing Darth Vader as an adult.
I don't know how it feels to not have anything to do with your best friend for 20 years. If I allowed that long of a time, I would do whatever I can to mend the fence. Then again, I'm not evil-hearted. I know how it feels to let 4 or 5 years slip through my fingers. I know the joy I have about reclaiming a friendship (even though it may not be as strong). Here's my point to this very long blog. I've kept thinking about my best friend from high school, but I had no way of tracking her down. Guess what happened about a month ago? She found me out! If you were at our wedding, you would have heard her sing a song for us. That's right. I'm talking about Jennie.
She was one the first persons I became friends with shortly after moving to Piedmont in the 4th grade. We maintained a strong friendship all through high school. I don't know how it happened, but I let myself drop off the face of the planet. Moving around several times didn't make it any easier. I'm almost 30. I now understand the importance of having good relationships. I value every friend I have. When I have a chance to add another friend to a short list, I'm not going to let go. I don't know what it is, but being in contact with Jennie brings back a lot of memories. It's reminding me of how I am (or supposed to be). I've allowed the memories from one school year to put a shadow over everything.
Over the next several blog entries, I'll share some stories that I remember. A lot would probably be embarrassing for me to share, but they are all fun stories.
On another note, blogger finally let me post some pictures I've been trying to get on for several weeks. These are the most recent pictures of me, Heather, and Gavin. Aren't we a cute family?
 
I know there's a lot of you that read my blog. Everyone is always welcome to leave a comment. I'll be having some new fans that may read this. I urge all new folks (especially if you're an old friend) to leave me a comment. I'm curious as to all who would read my ramblings. All you got to do is click on the word "comments" at the end of the post. Before I leave, do you have a relationship that needs mending? Or are you waiting in a corridor for your first chance to attack? |
posted by Dare @ 7:51 PM  |
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Not bad for an old-timer!
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Great post. It's good catching up with old friends.
I like the pic with you and Gavin by the doors...he's like
a mini-dare. LOL!
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Not bad for an old-timer!