Shelley Nygren and John Baker met over thirty years ago in a faith community in Southington. They became fast friends who recognized a sense of belonging in one another. Shelley and John share their friendship journey, a few laughs, and an Irish blessing in this conversation. 

"When I met you, I felt like we had known each other a long time." Shelley Nygren

"You're someone that I loved, right away." John Baker

Credits: 

• Recorded by the StoryCorps Mobile Tour
• Edited by Connecticut Public
• Music provided by Niamh

This conversation was recorded in 2021. 

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