As photos flash across my newsfeed of freshmen entering my old university, I see bright, jubilant faces glowing with unspoiled optimism and hope. As I glance through the sea of unfamiliar figures, I cannot help but reflect back to my first week at university.
There was a knock on my door. My roommate's good friend from an upstairs dormitory room was at the door. Upon opening the door, there standing with my roommate's friend was another girl...a girl who looked like she desperately needed a friend. My first few memories of meeting someone are often forgotten...but you, Katya, I so vividly remember meeting! I remember you looked so lost, so frazzled and so in need of someone to show you around campus. I was eager to team up with you. I thought, "Oh, what a good friend I can be to this girl." What I never figured into our relationship was how much I needed you! Less than a year later, you saved my life! (Thanks for all the hospital visits and for getting me back to campus!)
As I reflect back on all our university adventures, I see us dancing on the beach, shopping at the grocery store and watching numerous sunsets together. You were always eager to go to the beach. I reluctantly often went with you...and I am so grateful for all the memories we made. You were always quick to spot a flower...and of course we had to stop and take a photo. Now, whenever I see a flower, I often stop to admire its beauty and to think of you. "Wow, this is such a pretty hibiscus. I know Katya would have taken a photo of this flower."
It has been ten years since we first met, and I am so grateful for our friendship through all these years. Although our lives are quite different from what we had ever imagined, I am so glad God made our paths cross. I am glad that fateful day so long ago, God sent such a special person to my dorm room door. Cheers! To the next ten years!
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