Today I posted pictures of my childhood best friend, John, on my high school class reunion site. He died unexpectedly in 1999. I had some prints made, 2 enlargements made and then framed them. There will be a special spot at the reunion for a memorial for our classmates who aren't here anymore. I got to thinking that maybe his parents would like to see the pictures and stories posted. I haven't seen them or talked with them in years. I also thought that maybe they would like some of the photos, or had photos they would like to add for the memorial. Anyway, I was really nervous about calling them. I didn't want to cause them any sad feelings or heartache. I called anyway. They weren't home so I left a message. John's mom called back and left a message.

I was SO glad to hear her voice and she said she was thrilled that I called. Hearing her voice slams me back in time and is flooding me with memories. I can't seem to stop the tears....bittersweet...incredibly bittersweet.

Michelle