Worth the pain

I'm tired. Pooped. Worn out. My legs hurt. But my trip downtown was worth it. I got hugs from at least five different people. ...
I had lunch today with a friend and co-worker. I then went to my newspaper's main newsroom and visited with some folks I've worked with over the years. There were a few people, Shirley and Nancy being two, that I wish I'd seen, but we didn't hook up. Maybe I can get together with them soon. A pleasant surprise was finding out Suzanne now works for the newspaper. I joked that I've known her since I was a kid, and that's not far from the truth. We first worked together when I was in my late 20s. ...
I did a good bit of walking today. I ran out of breath a couple of times. But it was good to get out and see friends I haven't seen in a long time. I'm thankful for their prayers and encouragement. I plan on making them proud of me.