Do you have a friend whom you talk to or see only every few months – or even once a year – whom you consider to be a very close friend? And, when you do catch up, you reconnect instantly – as if no time has elapsed between visits? I know I do; in fact, I have a number of friends like that.

Many of my close friends are scattered throughout the country, but the distance doesn’t keep us from connecting on a regular basis. I recently got 2 calls from people I had emailed a couple of months ago. I knew we would eventually connect, and I talked to both of them within 2 days of each other.

Staying connected doesn’t always just happen. We have to make it work. I have moved several times in the last few years, and I make it a priority to keep in touch with the people I care about.

Is there someone you have been meaning to call or write?  With cell phones, email, and all the other ways to get in touch with people, there’s no excuse not to communicate with friends. Decide today to reconnect with someone you’ve been meaning to call. You’ll be glad you did – and so will they.