Through vast amounts of conversation,
which make me feel as though we are certainly of a kindred spirit,
I have met you,
Dear Friend.

Through all of the Trials and Tribulations we have endured,
to be at this one place, at the same time,
is just...astounding,
Dear Friend.

Whenever you are down, remember this:
If it were not for what we have experienced to get to now,
we may not have ever had the pleasure of meeting,
and may have sadly passed by each other like two ships in the darkness of night,
Dear Friend.

When I look back,
and think of all the hardships I have endured,
I am now thankful...because they brought me you,
Dear Friend.

Therefore...here is to all the experiences to yet come,
for by going through them,
I only hope to achieve an even stronger bond with you,
Dear Friend.



(c) 2006 - Tammy D. Aiken-Phillips
Loveland, Colorado