Over the next hour, they browse the aisles of Wal*Mart together, discussing woodworking techniques and sharing recommendations for tools and supplies. By the time they part ways, they’ve exchanged phone numbers and made plans to meet up again to work on some projects together.
Days turn into weeks, and the two old guys become fast friends. They spend their afternoons in the workshop, crafting toys and furniture for their families. They share laughter and stories, and their bond only grows stronger with each passing day.
One day, as they’re working on a particularly intricate project, the second old guy pauses and looks at his friend with a smile. “You know,” he says, “I never expected to find a friend like you at this stage in my life. But I’m grateful every day that our shopping carts collided that day.”
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