I often think about simpler times and just being a kid again. And I think about childhood friends I lost touch with.
I'm sure you can guess the decade based on the fashion.
One of my closest friends this year was a kid named Jesse. I only knew him for this year before he eventually switched schools, but every day after class, we'd walk to our rides together. I was such a spoiled brat as a child, really bossy too. But he tolerated me, and truthfully, he was probably my best friend at the time.
During the year, our class was joined by the daughter of an NFL player. My family and I were super big on sports, especially basketball and American football. Of course I wanted to ask her if I could get her dad's autograph. I remember my family even reminding me throughout the year.
One day at the end of the school year, we all came in to find autographed photos on our desk. I was so excited about it, and I couldn't wait to get home and tell my family.
On our usual walk to our cars after school, I was telling Jesse how awesome it was to get the autograph, but I think in my excitement, I bent my photo and was a little bummed about it.
Even though he also says excited for the autograph, without hesitation, Jesse offered his to me. Not a trade, nothing in return. He just wanted to give it to me because he was my friend and he knew it meant a lot to me.
People don't forget kind gestures, no matter how small they seem. Even if you're just a 7-year-old.
I think back to the fun of that school year, so the birthday parties, all the games we used to play... More than that, I think of the people I used to know and wonder what they're all up to, how they're doing.
Well, wherever you are, Jesse, thank you.
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