Another Chapter...

I started crying today after I read your message…..

So I respond to you, My Dearest Friend....

It’s finally happening. We are growing up. I know we have had our share of crossroads in the past, but this time it feels as if we are crossing a state line. We find ourselves with one foot in our future, but the other is still holding on to dear life on the other side. Unfortunately, at this juncture we are alone, but I guess we both knew this would come sooner or later. I thought it would be later….so much later. Where did the time go? I swear, we were just kids riding on the bus back home from school just two seconds ago. And now, we are practically young women of twenty-something years of age and making life changing decisions. If only I could pause time for five more minutes to taste the sweetness of our shared childhood once again. If only I could record those moments when we were driving and singing out loud. If only I could relive these moments with you once again….

Sometimes we are by the ones we love, but eventually we must decide by ourselves the next step to take in this journey called Life. We will be tested; we will have heartbreaks; there will be times where we will cry or laugh; we will become women….

My Dearest Friend, it is time for the world to enjoy you charisma, your beauty, your intelligence, your humor, your friendship, your care, your love, your soul. You are about to begin a new part of your life in San Antonio. Make sure to enjoy it, to savor it. Do not be afraid to Live! And if you ever need anything, you know that you can always count on me no matter what opposing corners of the world we are on.

I wish I could be by your side during this time of emotional turmoil. Even though at the moment I am an ocean away, I am holding your hand…. I know you will make it through, not only that, I know you will be successful at whatever you do. Don’t let the stress get to you and remember that sometimes a good cry will do a lot more than holding those tears back.

I thank you for all the special ways you have touched my life. I couldn’t have asked God for a better friend. You have become my Sister. And like just like sisters, we share a special bond that we know will bring us back together. My dearest sister, I wish you good luck and Godspeed. I love you and I always will….