Originally posted on FaceBook June 26, 2017
I awoke yesterday with you on my mind. Not quite sure what triggered my thoughts of you. Did I dream of good old times spent together? Maybe I just needed to reminisce about days gone by.
As the early moonlit morning gently turned into a sunny warm day, I came to the conclusion I wasn’t going to get you out of my head. The thought of spending the day with an old friend made me feel warm all over. I reached out and committed to reconnecting with a wonderful friend.
The friendship I have with you is unlike any of my other friendships. I haven’t known you my whole life. We met during a day of shopping. Looking back on that day, I can say that I wasn’t really in the mood to be shopping. I wasn’t looking for anything special. I can’t pinpoint what made me reach out to you. You aren’t flashy – in fact, some people would say that you are very plain. At first, I looked right past you but for some reason, maybe fate, made me make a connection with you.
Over the next several months, we were inseparable. We spent countless hours together, learning about each other. I discovered things about myself I never knew because of you. We explored new adventures together. We tested our limits and realized we were unstoppable. 
You protected me. You comforted me when I thought I was broken. Your continued support made me feel I could continue going when I felt I couldn’t. I will never be able to thank you enough for all you have done for me. You have been the best friend I could have ever wished for. I know that what we have together will never fade. Together we are strong.
You protected me. You comforted me when I thought I was broken. Your continued support made me feel I could continue going when I felt I couldn’t. I will never be able to thank you enough for all you have done for me. You have been the best friend I could have ever wished for. I know that what we have together will never fade. Together we are strong.Thank you for everything. You were with me every step of my hiking adventure. You helped protect me from the heat and sun. You helped keep me warm at night. You were strong and stood up to the harsh environment I exposed you to. I tried to care for you the best I could. I will never take you for granted.
Today I reconnected with my dear friend. I opened my closet and put on my hiking shirt.