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During a recent visit with long lost friend Leeanne Chamberlain, she admitted her fondest memory of going to high school was hanging out with me. Our years at West Park Secondary School were far from ideal, but thankfully Leeanne and I had each other to lean on during than awkward era.

Given our strong friendship throughout those years, one would think we would have continued to remain close afterwards. Somehow that was not to be. Sadly we lost touch and it was only recently that we reconnected...over three decades later.

With a lifetime of adventures behind us, we spent several hours just catching up and it soon felt like no time at all had passed since we had last seen each other. Leeanne has worked for many years at the St Catharines General Hospital - a place which has had its share of bad press over the years. Leeanne was quick to point out that despite its shortcomings, the hospital is a rewarding place to work and that she continues to do what she can to make patients comfortable during their stay there. 

When she's not working, Leeanne enjoys spending time at her beautiful condo with her dog Zake. Zake is quite lovable and very possessive of his "mommy", who is the only person he'll let touch his head. Prior to moving to her condo last year, Leeanne once shared a home with her now grown children and a menagerie of assorted pets including many exotic birds.

It was so exciting to get together with Leeanne after all these years and we made a vow to get together on a regular basis, something I have every intent of doing.

Leeanne, what can I say.....we sure have had our share of trials and tribulations and my only regret is that we weren't a part of each other's lives throughout them all.  We can't change that now but lets be sure we don't let another 30 years slip away before sharing another visit together!