They are the gang from Sturgis. The ones that Wayne grew up with - the ones that helped each other all survive their teen years (despite the odds - you should hear their stories!)They know Wayne from before. Before Wayne knew who he was going to be. To become. They knew him then.
They swooped in, bringing a flurry of old stories, new stories, laughter, a ton of bull ... and with that, an afternoon of basketball to watch together.
If you would have been here, you would have seen Rick gesturing as he told a story to get everyone laughing. You'd have noticed Randy's tried and true "Spam" t-shirt. You would have seen Jeremy's wife and kids on his blackberry, you'd have seen Tom and Claire flirting. You'd have noticed that Shawn snuck out to call Tina - I suspect because he just missed her. You'd see Jennie, an old "cruising" friend of Wayne's, walk through the door and how wide Wayne smiled to see her. You would have heard Mike talking about the probability that none of them would lose any weight (they are competing in a weight loss challenge).
You would have heard more laughing. More stories. More, more, more.
You wouldn't have wanted to interrupt one minute of their day, because they were in their own world, and it was a world that provided a wellness for Wayne that was better than any medicine he took that day.
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Your words bring me to tears and make my heart well up with joy all at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad Wayne has such an amazing family and friend circle.
Blessings.
Jessica
I remember the gang well! So glad to see that they could all get together again and relive the "good ol days". I am sure they are just what Wayne needed! What a great group of guys, and what a wonderful friendship!! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat is true love and friendship! These guys came a long way to be with their friend when he needed them. This brings me to tears(like all your other blogs, Val). I remember, vaguely, most of these guys from my short time in Sturgis. Well, Randy of course cause he's married to my cousin. :D This is awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly not alone. So much prayer and love are pouring out on your behalf.
Friends are the best, just the best! Awesome post.
ReplyDeleteBeing one of the prime suspects on Saturday, I wanted to thank everyone that was there. It was awesome, then basketball, pizza, and beer!Good times and plenty of laughs, as Jeremy said "Man, its been awhile since we had the whole band back together!" Well put! Love you Wayne, Val, and kiddos!
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Val - you are a fantastic writer! praying for you!
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