In today's busy world, we use technology to work and stay connected. But sometimes, it does something special—it helps us find old friends. Recently, I had a wonderful surprise when I reconnected with a close friend after 27 years!

This amazing story started with a faint memory of a name and face I hadn't thought about in years. I never imagined that one simple click on LinkedIn would bring it all back!

How Our Paths Crossed Again After 27 Years

When I was younger, Blessen Cheriyan wasn’t just a classmate—he was my buddy for everything, from science projects to cricket games. We spent hours together in class and the science lab, full of curiosity and big dreams. Blessen was very smart, especially in science, and we had a strong friendship that felt unbreakable.

But like it happens sometimes, we lost touch after school. We went to different places, lived different lives, and slowly, Blessen became just a distant memory from my school days.

How LinkedIn Helped Me in Find an Old Friend Through a Name

27 years later, I was looking through LinkedIn to connect with people for work. Suddenly, I saw a name that caught my eye: Blessen Cheriyan.

Could it really be him? It felt almost impossible since the world was so big. But something told me to give it a try.

Feeling both excited and nervous, I sent a message to find out if it was really him. To my surprise, it was the same Blessen I knew when I was 15!

Reconnecting After 20 Years: A Journey of Friendship and Technology

Reconnecting with Blessen felt like going back in time. We quickly shared what had happened in our lives. I found out that he had a great career in IT and was now leading a big company that provides Data Center solutions worldwide.

Hearing about his journey was inspiring, but what made me happiest was feeling the same strong friendship we had years ago. Even after so many years, it felt like we were picking up right where we left off.

Reflecting on the Moments That Bring Us Together

A couple of weeks ago, we met in person for the first time since school. It was such an emotional moment—full of happy memories, laughter, and thankfulness. We talked about the fun things we did as teenagers and couldn't believe how life had brought us back together.

I learned how special technology can be. LinkedIn wasn’t just about jobs this time, it helped me find someone I hadn’t seen in years.

How Digital Technologies Bring Old Friendships Back to Life

In today's world, we often hear how technology helps us connect with people. But moments like this show just how powerful it can be. Technology isn't just for making new connections; it also helps bring back old ones, memories, and friendships that might have been lost.

For me, this reunion wasn’t just about reconnecting with an old friend. It made me realize how much we’ve both changed, how life has brought us to different places, and how important it is to keep those friendships strong despite time and distance.

Have You Experienced an Unexpected Reunion?

This story isn’t just about me and Blessen, it’s a reminder for all of us to think about the connections we might have lost over time.

Have you ever reconnected with a friend you hadn’t seen in a long time through LinkedIn or another app? If not, maybe this is your chance! Look through your contacts, find that old friend, and send them a message. You never know what could happen!

Blessen has made my life better in many ways I didn’t expect. It reminded me how powerful technology can be, how important old friendships are, and how great it feels to relive happy memories.

Sometimes, life surprises us with simple things—a message, a name, a memory. And in today’s world, those surprises are often just a click away.

For me, LinkedIn wasn’t just a networking app that day, it became a way to travel back in time and brought me a lot of happiness.

So, take a moment to reach out. Whether it’s to reconnect with an old friend or to get closer to someone you know, you’ll be glad you did. It’s not just about making new friends—it’s about keeping the ones you have.