Remembering the stories: Friendship Gems: The Torrington trio

Friendships may start at the workplace, but that doesn't mean they end there!

Just shy of his 50th birthday- Richard found himself starting over....

in a new city...the sleepy little town of Torrington Wyoming

in a new role...as the program director for St. Joe's

a residential treatment facility for children

with social-emotional disabilities

with ever loyal Audrey joining in on the adventure...

This new adventure would take them far away from their friends and their family. And while this could have been a reason for sadness- they soon found friendship in these three young men also recently hired to work with Richard at the facility.

There was Dave-

and his sweet wife Christine

and their two cute little guys- Joe and John

There was Kevin...

and his lovely bride...Kathy

and last but not least...would be Mark, Cindy and the kids...

These three guys (and their families) brought so much love and laughter into our parents' lives. For it goes without saying- plenty of sadness found its' way into our parents story during this chapter of their life.

However, it was thanks to these treasured friendships...

That Grandpa Doc could trade his "game face" for a silly spooky face

and Audrey was invited to help a bride

pick out her wedding dress

she was able support that wiggly joy of an infant

determined to stand on his own two feet

and hear the sweet sound as a child

says "I love you Grandma Audrey!"

As I sifted through the countless photos of the trio- I am certain that the reason Richard held onto the photos for all these years- was the memories they imparted.

For when