Old Friends that are like family

My heart was so full the other evening when our former Everson neighbor, Michael Leidecker and his partner, Trevor, invited Shari, Wayne and me to have poolside dinner at the beautiful La Paloma Resort. Actually it is Dr. Leidecker now and I am so proud of him!! Mike's Mother, Steff, was the Manager of both of my Everson and then the Lynden Hallmark Stores, so Michael was always part of the scene, plus as our neighbor he was at our house a lot. His parents own Nooksack Valley Disposal.

I actually felt like part of my family had just returned home!! After graduating from High School, Mike travelled with "Up With People"....first as a performer and then was on staff for many years. Back to College he went and now has his Doctorate.... The good news is he will be returning to Tucson next month for a reunion with Up With People. We are looking forward to being a guest when they perform.

We were so impressed with Trevor, who is an Optometrist in Portland. A super neat guy who is easy to love.

Mike's sister, Chris, was also with Up with People and we were honored to be her host family when they travelled to Tucson....this was many years ago, but still a vivid and special memory for me.

Rob and Teddy enjoyed the beautiful pool at La Paloma the entire evening, as we relaxed, visited, ate and enjoyed another incredible, awesome Tucson evening.

Thanks guys for a great evening....Love to you from a blessed Arizona Gramma