You Always Remember Your First

Anthony is my first best friend. We met in summer school when we were four. He knew I was smart, even when no one else did. We always connected on the deepest level. We bonded over french fries and popcorn. We love swimming and the beach. We love Pixar and Dreamworks. We enjoyed good times at Disneyland, Sea World, Legoland, Balboa Park, and Torrey Pines. We spent so much time together when we first met, we knew what each other was thinking and you have no idea how helpful that was, because back then I could not communicate like I do now. I do not speak with my mouth, and those PECS cards are not conducive to a conversation when you are four. I am forever grateful to call Anthony my friend. His sister, Natalie, is maturing into a beautiful person and I know she will be a fierce ally for Anthony and me. God put me on their path and what a fantastic Mr. Toad’s wild ride it is. We got together this week for the first time in over a year, and it felt like no time had passed at all. I was so excited to see Anthony and Natalie. It was just like old times, that is the thing with best friends, you never skip a beat.