Written: 4/17/12
I am reminded daily on the meaning of friendship ad hope.
How amazing it is to have friends. Tom Campbell sent me a letter today and
after the day I had yesterday… well his letter really helped me. I didn’t even
realize how deep his words were until about an hour ago when I was working. Now
by this time I have already written Tom back and put the letter in the mail.
The reason why… it hit me in the heart is because Tom was a
great friend of mine. I even lived with him and his family my senior year. Tom
was also one of the 1st people that I pushed away. See Tom has this
way of seeing bullshit and even worse he’ll call you out on it! If anyone has
ever had an argument with Tom, you know it’s like banging your head against a
wall. J
When I was getting high… arguing with anyone was out of the question, because
it would ruin my high. I sure thought Tom would be that buzz kill… So I pushed
him out of my life. When he first sent me a message on Facebook, I was shocked.
I wrote to him and today I got his response. Like I said after a day like
yesterday, he really put all of that into perspective and he didn’t even know
it. He wrote this line saying “Anyone with an ounce of character will see
through the past transgressions and be willing to build a future alongside you.
If some people are holding onto grudges year after year, that’s their business.
I wish them luck, that’s a lot of baggage to carry around. The people who care
about you were the people that knew and loved you prior to rough times. You
know who those people are… we both do!” Man, did those words hit me in the heart.
Just what I needed to hear. Thanx brother.
Its comments and support like that that I finally understand
where and who I should turn to in times of need. I know that I will have ups
and downs. I just feel better having people in my life that have my back no
matter what!
I will cut this short. I just wanted to post this to show
that even the cloudy days have a bright spot to them. It’s those little things.
Always,
Douglas
Wow Doug! I am amazed about your stories! It's almost so much to eat up. You are an AWESOME writer and I do believe people need to hear your stories and what you have gone through. I honestly had NO idea! I don't have words of wisdom for you but it is wonderful that you are telling the world your story. I enjoy reading what you write and only found out about it today. I really hope the best for you! You are a great strong person and are a role model for many young kids going down the wrong path. Keep your head up and know lots of us are reading about you. Take care! Alyssa Schultz (Busch) - I remember the boy in middle school with a photographic memory!
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