Whom would I invite? I have thought about this a few times, not that it’s a problem at all. I like the idea of inviting a few different celebrities like Denzel Washington because of the way he looks at life, Adam Sandler because I believe he is a genuinely kind person, and Serena Williams to have a conversation with an absolute champion on the court as well as in life. But if I really did it, I would invite my family and friends.
Dinner With Family & Friends…
Now, if I were to look for a good laugh and engage in an interesting conversation, I would seek the understanding of what it takes to navigate through the ups and downs of life. It is fascinating to see how the average person, just like me, goes through similar experiences. Family and friends have all walked the same path as me in life.
Family…
We are the average family of mom, dad, four kids, my daughter, her husband, two grandkids, my son, and his lady with her son. My dad is 94, and his memory is so good that he can remember the iceman who brought their one block of ice, his cart, his horse, and the manner in which he spoke with a body full of strength. My mom is a lady who was brought up really hard and has been through so many things in life, but she loves her life of cooking and being there for her family. She is 85, and both of them are still going strong in life.
I have two sisters who have been through so much in their lives but always seem to smile, and my younger brother who is currently going through a difficult time with an ugly divorce. We are aged 51 to 64, and we have all lived our lives in an average way, experiencing our fair share of ups and downs.
My Little Family…
I say this with so much pride and happiness, being a proud dad of two kids. My daughter is 31, and her husband is 30. They had their first child at 18 and 17 as very young parents. Their second one came 10 years later. But they are such great parents and human beings. The way they bring up their kids is something you can sit back and watch with a smile, knowing they are on the same path as their mom and dad. It’s so good to see, and if I’m not biased, I can proudly say that I am so proud to be their dad and grandad. My son has done the right things and the bad things of life, reminding me of what I was like in so many ways as a young man growing up. But where he has been and where he is going is brilliant, and I could not love him any more or less for what he is and who he is in life – The mother and grandmother of my two kids and grandkids with her other half as they offer the kids so much knowledge, wisdom, and happiness.
Friends For Life…
There is a group of us, and quite a good-sized one at that. We are all around the ages of 55 to 72, which is great diversity in life. We have been very close and strong in friendship for 30 to 45 plus years, and have never reached a level of not being able to stand each other or never wanting to be friends, except for one who lost the understanding of what 50 years as a friendship meant in life.
A childhood friend – who has known you through your formative years and can reminisce about many shared experiences.
Friends who have all become parents and experienced the love and loss of being a parent.
A friend who has experienced marriage, divorce, and separation – offering support and sharing stories of resilience.
A friend who has experienced loss or grief can provide stories of resilience.
A friend who has pursued a major career change or started their own business.
A friend who has overcome addiction or major health challenges – to discuss the journey to recovery and offer strength to others.
A friend who has traveled the world with stories of adventure and broadened perspectives.
A friend who has gone through a major health scare or illness, to celebrate their recovery and discuss the importance of health & well-being.
A friend who has experienced a major personal achievement – to celebrate their success and learn from their journey.
A friend who has volunteered extensively – to discuss the impact of community service and inspire others to get involved.
I Do Have Dinner with My Family & Friends Regularly…
And why not? They have and bring to the table a great bond, successes, being present in each other’s lives, forgiveness and understanding, and unconditional love. Being family and friends is a two-way street. It brings knowledge, experiences, trust, and respect for each other and the people around them. It emphasizes the importance of having a great attitude towards life for the good and bad. For all of us, it has been a loyal commitment from both sides.
For many years, we have built a strong connection based on trust, support, and understanding of who we are and what we are in life. For me, it’s the happiness and love I have and receive in return for being their friend. Knowing that my family loves me for who I am and what I have become brings joy and happiness to the table every time we dine together in life.
#Journey Through Life…
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