I Knew You When

...and I thought highly of you back then. Apparently, today is no exception.

I just wanted to say thanks.

Thanks for:    First and foremost for being my friend; then making me smile, and laughing out loud - to this very day!

Thanks for:     Challenging me and encouraging me. Lifting me up and catching my fall. For even talking to me after I _______. (every time) For giving me the 'real you'. For your expressions of concern over my well-being. For teaching me such wonderful things - even decades down the road. For the brilliant and vivid, most-pleasant of memories. For -in general- being the most fantastic You.

Time and Facebook tell me you are much the same as then. And I think it grand! You're beautiful, you know? All the way around. I'm pleased-as-punch to be in contact (however limited it may be) with a group of such:

talented, intelligent, thought-provoking, creative, entertaining, enlightening, compassionate, driven, motivated, uplifting, delightful, charming, insightful, witty, influential, thoughtful and let us not forget exceptionally good-looking individuals. Shall I go on...?

It makes me happy to see you where you are - for the most part. For some of you I ache over your shattered dreams, but marvel at the way you remained true and are getting there anyway. This gives me hope. And others - with the understanding life brings challenges to all - remain picture-perfect, just as expected. This brings me confidence.

If I ever let you down or surprised you with disappointing behavior, I can assure you - you are in good company. (Just check the tags.) I'm sorry for it. But I'm not sorry for what I've learned from it. So, thanks for that, too.

I, for one, think you're great. It wouldn't have been the same without you.

Thanks.