How would you feel if you received a happy birthday call from someone ...

you haven't heard from in 28 years?

He seriously meant it when he ask me to call him in twenty years.

:D

:loveya:

I actually made the call a few minutes before I started this thread. I reached his answering machine and said "I know I'm calling a day early but I just called to say Happy Birthday".

I've been talking myself into this since I found him on a computer search last summer.

I'm glad you made the call. I'm sure he will be too.

:hug: :loveya:

He sounded so sweet, just like way back when.
He still knows how to melt my heart with his words.

Or are you referring to his voice on the answer machine?

Pmail me, tell me more. :bounce:

I'll PM you later tonight.

Good for you. :hug:

so happy, bouncing for you :bounce: :bounce:

:loveya:

:loveya:

I'm so glad I called you (((((((((merh))))))))). Your PMs made perfect sense and I needed to read every word. I thought about it and took a nap for a while. I'm saddened by what he's been through and incredibly impressed by the strength of his spirit.

He reminded me of the day I told him I'd made an appointment for him on the following Tuesday to see his grade adviser. Then I told him it was up to him how he handled the rest of his life.

I was surprised when he told me that he has been sharing parts of our life story with the people he councils on a daily basis.

Today has been filled with an incredible array of emotions for me. Calling him was the right thing to do. :thumbsup:

and glad I could help you realize what you alread knew.

You have done so much for me, I'm glad you let me help you. :hug:

(((((((((((((JOANI))))))))))))))))

Helping each other just a lil bit.

meet up to catch up on old times--just to be safe. A lot can change in that much time.

He was such a sweet man, he could have only gotten better. :)

Thanks for the thought. I think I would feel the same way if the call origin had been reversed.

:hi:

And my interest would definitely be piqued.......

Go for it, Joani baby! You only live once, and there's no time like the present......

:toast:

BTW: Happy Birthday....it's today?

His birthday is tomorrow. I thought I might miss him if I called on Monday. I've chickened out on just saying hello so many times over the last 10 months. So he wasn't home today and I simply left a message.

It would be awesome!

:D

We loved each other a lot. He finished his college degree while we were together. :)

I hope things turn out well!

:toast:

He's been through hell and come out on the other side smiling. He became stronger over the years.

I'm looking forward to seeing his face again.



Thank you

albeit not a very good one.

:+

I'd never call YOU a stalker. :hi:

What a wonderful surprise! I say go for it :-)

He did write a letter asking me to look him up in 20 years. I'm only 8 years late.
It was his voice I heard on the answering machine. :)

I think he'll be very happy to hear from you.

Off subject, I have to say that every time I see the picture of you on your deck I get so homesick. I miss those mountains. It is such a beautiful picture. Say hello to Saugerties for me & my boys, and give a little wave towards Woodstock.

I don't know when we'll be able to get back home for a visit. What a beautiful picture. :hug:

but after reading the thread I want to say good for you. What a great surprise it will be. I can imagine him saying, "did she just say Joan Alpern was calling". What a great Birthday gift for him.:party: :toast: :thumbsup: :loveya:

I said "It's Joani. My last name was ~~~ when we were in college together."

Thanks OhioBlues

considering I've only been alive for 19 years. :P

beat me to it....

ok so i am not very witty...but...i think if an old friend/lover calls after a while...i am always pleasantly surprised

Who said you've got to be funny? :loveya:

:rofl:

I called one of my dearest childhood friends to wish her a happy 30th birthday (we all turned 30 a couple years ago). I hadn't seen or spoken to her in about 8 years. She was tickled to hear from me and appreciated the camaraderie over turning 30.

Do it, people love to hear from dear friends from the past.

WOW ! We're both glad I called.

:hi:

there are people in my past, and even former dating partners that I really would not want to hear from again. Although, ironically enough, I keep thinking about calling an old HS classmate who lives quasi-locally, and that has been about 26 years, and we never were close friends, although on the same intramural B ball team. I have done that throughout my life - contacted old classmates and distant relatives and close relatives who are far away.

Someday.

I hope it has a happy ending for you.:)

He's finally putting his degree to good use. He tried to find me a few years back but he was looking for my maiden name.

Thanks FuzzySlippers :hug:

:hug:


:hi:

:woohoo:




:hi:

:loveya:

Just because I can.

So there!

:P

:P

:hi:

:) Kudos for finding the guts to do it!

We haven't decided when to meet again but I know it'll be sometime this year. I'm not going to think about it too much cause thinking can make you crazy. :) The only thing I know for sure is this will be a busy year for me.

:hi::loveya:

I admire people who decide to act on their thoughts, impulses, wishes, or whatever. Too many people live lives of regret, wondering what might have been. You never know, unless you try.

Congrats, and I hope this can turn into something wonderful for both of you! :hug:

One can never have too many real friends.
No one understands your pain like an old lover.


Phil and I will always be friends. We were just missing each other that's all.

and your friend.

:yourock:

you've got to find 'em








BTW ~ I missed YOU!