Photo by David Hilowitz
A few weeks ago we got a call from the H family, inviting us over for Chicken Tacos. Sure this may seem like an ordinary request – but actually it was much more than a simple invite for Mexican cuisine.
Our dear friends were not only opening their home to us, they were opening their hearts.
You see for a handful of years we loaded our then small family of three into the car and drove to the next town over for weekly dinners with the H family. A fave of ours, their Chicken Tacos, became a big hit; and soon we found the evenings of laughter, the echo of children’s voices, the aromas of home-cooked meals a welcome friend.
What happened you ask? Life happened. Babies were born, jobs lost and gained, the hustle and bustle of the every day came in and slowly stole away our nights with the H’s. Did this change our friendship? Of course not. Did we miss our weekly rendezvous? Absolutely, but the beautiful thing about friends such as these is that, no matter the span of time or the distance you’re at – your hearts are always near, your smiles always a welcome sight.
Our recent Chicken Taco evening didn’t end up being Chicken Tacos after all – we devoured a take-out pizza, laughed until our sides hurt, and savored the noises of our children’s deep-rooted friendships. We left that evening feeling refreshed and renewed. With happy hearts we realized that though we may not make it over there on a weekly basis, our connection as friends and as families is as strong as ever.
Do you have Chicken Taco friends? If you don’t, make it happen! Invite a new family over for dinner, get to know one another on a new level, and perhaps you’ll find yourselves smiling ear to ear and anxious for your next meal together.
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