Most of us wake with a sense of “Uggghhh…MONDAY! Again?” But this morning I woke with a new perspective thanks to my 4th grade B.F.F. I remember back to the day we were both in LOVE with Kirk Cameron, The Babysitters Club books were “collectors items” and every chance we had, we played together. Her Mom and Dad were always inviting me over and letting me stay the night. Those are cherished memories for me…more cherished than I think she ever realized.
When she moved back to Mississippi it broke my heart. We lost contact and all I had were memories…but warm, comforting memories at that! I kept looking and eventually I found her on Facebook. I struggled with contacting her. I looked at her picture and studied it making sure it was actually “her”. Wondering if she would remember who I was and if she remembered me, the way I remembered her. It’s amazing how fast time can come and go. We get older, have families of our own and live far away. But one picture, one face takes you back to the day…the days where becoming part of Kirk Camerons fan club trumped all and somehow we scrounged enough for postage. So here is what she said this morning that encouraged me for the week ahead…
“Woohoo, It’s Monday! A clean slate- You’ve gotta love it ;P”
Thank you for not only being my inspiration on a cloudy morning here, in the Pacific Northwest, but being an inspiration since 4th grade. You touched my life, more than you know. I’m so happy to see where you are today and to know, that you are so happy.
*CHEERS* To people who impact your life and just don’t even realize it.
~JD
by JD
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