A Great Gift

Something really wonderful happened today.  Lately, I've been thinking a lot about my former best friend.  I've really missed her friendship.  We started to get out of touch about 8-10 years ago & then she just kind of dropped out of my life.  No returning calls, no return Christmas cards, nothing. I backed off as far as calling, but I always sent a Christmas card, because I do care & always wanted to keep the door open.
Well today, I got a LETTER from her!  She said she was sorry she hadn't been in touch.  She gave me an update on her life, her son, her husband.  But best of all:  she sent me her email address!  I'm not sure if she's on Facebook, but I plan on asking her.
I'm so psyched!  Realistically, I don't know if we could ever go back to how it used to be (partly because of the physical distance & the fact that her son is still kind of young).  I suppose that in a way, it would be a whole new friendship.   But that's OK. It beats wondering about how she's doing.  Now I can just ask!  
These are the kinds of gifts I like to receive!