We weren't close since we left high school...but we went through kindergarten through high school together.  There's a certain amount of closeness that one achieves when that happens.  It may not mean a close friendship where you keep in touch on a regular basis....but it does mean that you have a kinship, of sorts.  Almost like extended family...because that's really what it is.  Family.

We were in kindergarten together...and I don't know how many classes after that.  We totaled around town in her VW Rabbit when we were 16...we talked about boys and dreams.

Neither of us imagined where our lives would be today...right now.  How could we?

Tasha, your heart may have given out but it lives on in your kids, friends, and family.

I had a drink tonight...and I did so in your memory.

Rest in peace, my friend.  Rest in peace.