Being home for two weeks

Old friends…and new friends

Being spontaneous

Changing your ideas about the way things ought to be

Waving sparklers in the rain

Unexpected e-cards

Flip-flops

Ever so many hugs

Hampton Inns

Unsolicited phone calls

Famous people who don't act famous

Hearing your name

Feeling God right there

Laughing and laughing…and laughing

Pictures and video

Late nights at Steak 'n Shake

Plans on the calendar

Sitting in your own beautiful backyard

Crunchy green salads

And finally, guys who are gentlemen in every sense of the word from the inside out. Who are simply friends and always brothers. Guys who make you feel safe and protected; who care about everyone, who make you want to be more by their example. They may be young, they may be past young, they may wear suits or jeans. They are rare and they are few. But you'll know when you meet one. And you'll never be the same. They do exist. Hallelujah.