Since 1989, I have suggested that April 2 be set aside as Reconciliation Day. She had friends who had been close at one time, but were now estranged. She was getting older and more aware of how quickly time was passing, and she realized these friends and relatives could be lost for all time. I agreed that a day should be designated where everyone would vow to write a letter or make a phone call to mend a strained or broken relationship. It could also be the day on which we would all agree to accept the olive branch extended by a former friend.
Life is too short to hold grudges.
To be able to forgive can be enormously healing and life-enhancing. It's the best example of casting your bread upon the waters and getting back caviar sandwiches. Here's one more letter on the subject. When we were younger, my husband and I used to be very close friends with a couple in town. We had a few overheated arguments and went our separate ways.