Conversation on Facebook

This is a recent conversation from Facebook. Friend J and Friend C lived in the neighborhood, friends of my daughter Becca and were also Girl Scouts in her troop when they were in middle school and I was the leader . They are all adults now.

Friend J
Growing up I heard stories about when & where people were when they heard that JFK was killed. Now I can understand somewhat how they felt. A man who fought for the rights of others is gone. The Kennedys have given themselves to us for many years & lucky for us, they will carry on that work. The lion of the senate, Ted Kennedy gave us 47 years of service, and for that we are forever grateful. RIP Ted Kennedy.
August 29 at 7:22pm

Friend CS
Isn't it interesting how as adults we start to understand the significance of what our parents and grandparents taught us?
August 29 at 7:32pm

Friend J
I know! Its so sad that we brush off all of these gems they give us until were adults.
August 29 at 8:06pm

Arlene Lipman
we tried!!
August 30 at 7:04am

Friend J
Arlene, looking back to the time I spent in your home, I feel sad that I didn't take advantage of what you had to offer. I wish I had asked for your stories about the peace corps, and asked you to tell me more about your life. Becaue now I realize how awesome that stuff is! Now I am an adult with my own hopes and dreams for this world, and I admire and appreciate the things you've done, and Becca is doing. So awesome!
August 30 at 7:21am

Arlene Lipman
Thank you so much for your comment. In your defense, you really didn't have a lot of contact with me when you were a kid. Most kids don't think about the experiences of their adult relatives, friends, neighbors, teachers, Scout leaders, etc. I know I didn't when I was a kid. We get tired of our parent's stories because we have heard them so many times. Now - all these years later, we wish we could sit at the knees of our grandparents and ask them! I am trying to write down some of the gems so that one day my granddaughters will be able to know a little bit about their ancestors!
August 30 at 7:42am · Delete

Friend J
That will be the best gift you ever give them!
August 30 at 7:45am

Friend J' mom
despite all prior indications i must have done something right! im so proud of who my children are today
August 30 at 6:36pm

Arlene Lipman
isn't it nice!!
September 1