I remember when it was easy to call someone your best friend regardless if you just met that person or knew her for a long, long time.

I remember when we used to stay on the phone until our parents told us to get off not once, not twice but three times.

I remember when we always had something to talk about, even if we just repeated things and it never bored us.

I remember when we spoke about what happened in school that day and encouraged each other to make the honor roll.

I remember when we promised to be friends until we were old.

I remember talking about our future husbands and planning how many children we will have.

I remember our goal establish our careers together.

I remember when you gave me a scarf and mittens for my birthday. And by the way, I still have it.

I still have the teddy bear with the birthstone you gave me. And still smile when I remember our time at the

mall in Virginia, when we tried to gobble down a big bag of M&M’s.

I remember supporting you at your graduation.

I remember talking to your Dad over the phone.

I remember so much more and always will.