Everlasting With so many years of friendship behind us, it seems that there can be nothing less than a lifetime ahead. I remember when nothing was more important in our lives than cruising around and hanging out with our friends. So many things have come to pass, though we thought we knew it all back then. Sometimes I like to escape my day to day life, just remembering my old friends. Wondering what they are like today, wondering where they are. Do they think of me in passing, or when they see a shooting star? Do they remember all the fun we had? Or the promises we made? The most important being understood, yet unspoken, that friendship outlasts the day. That single day you maybe said goodbye, if  you even had that chance. And though we've drifted over time, it takes just that single glance, When you meet again for the very first time, volumes are stated in that one look. Like opening to a random page in your all time favorite book. Picking up where you left off, you never missed a beat. Adding another chapter to the adventures of a lifetime, stories your grandchildren will repeat. As we walk the path of aging, hopefully gaining wisdom along the way, Remembering that the events that have shaped our lives, make us who we are today. We gain hope from new beginnings, and strength from unexpected strife There's no guarantee how things will turn out, but the unknown is the spice of life. There's one thing you can count on, as you face Life's mystery. I'm always here when you need a friend, you can count on me. So for now, just let me say, "Thank you...", while we have the opportunity. And remember that friendship is everlasting, when you think of me.   KAW August 23, 2001