Timeless Bonds: Els, Carl, and The Value of Friendship

sharing fun with our dear friend Saskia’s mother, Els, yesterday

Els and her husband, Carl, are our Dutch friends from The Netherlands and have been on an extended rare visit to see her daughter and grandson, Finn, the youngest grandchild (but who will unbelievably be 15 this month!). Carl, Pretty, and Saskia graciously allowed Els and me to exchange family news, personal health issues, the deliciousness of American tomatoes, and generally enjoy each other’s company for a couple of hours as Els and I both near eighty years of age in 2026.

Our shared friendship across the Pond through the years is a reminder that love has no boundaries, there are no obstacles too difficult for kindness and respect to overcome, and that Time waits for no one. Thanks to Saskia for the special photo of her mother and me.

We talked about the possibility of this being our last visit, but we pledged to hope together it is not.

Safe travels, Els and Carl. Until we meet again.