Relive those days

Lila recently told me she had been invited by her friends to their periodic rendezvous.

I said she could go ahead. There was no need to ask me.

She responded she'd prepare the food for us and  proceed.

No need for that I said and added:

I am castigating you.

While I admire your concern for all of us at home, the unfettered love and affection you shower upon us, I know very well whatever we give back will be no match for your sacrifice over the years since we came together. 

For one day I want you to go back and be the girl you were from 1969 to 1976. Relive those days of boundless energy and the carefree life. 

Enjoy.

It's great that despite the travails of life that puts roadblocks at all junctures, you along with your bosom friends  assemble at intervals  and immerse yourselves in the friendship you have assiduously cultivated over the years.

Forget everything else and light up the moment.

Grab the opportunities that come your way. 

Never discard them.