Time Heals All Wounds Indeed

It was not that long ago when I decided to stop apologizing. It has been almost a year and I thought that it would be better to just count my blessings. I have been ignored long enough and I was actually convincing myself that it is not that big of a deal anymore. I can always make more friends. Heck I don't even need more friends. I am fine with the people I have. There is no point in wasting my time with someone who clearly had moved on. So I decided to do the same.

But then, an unexpected text message late last night...

S: Hi. Sorry if ngayon lang ako nag text. I've been receiving your messages before. And I didn't want to be a hypocrite, so I didn't reply to your apologies. It's been almost a year now, and I just want you to know that I am not mad at you anymore ok? Honestly, I want to trust you again, but I will need time. It will never be like before. Let's face that. But I'm not mad anymore. I'll see you around. Have a great evening.

I was driving and my jaw literally dropped upon reading this message. I did not think that he would finally take the step to start talking again. We were good friends. At one point, I considered him one of my best friends. The reason or reasons for our falling out is a long story that I do not wish to revisit. But here it is - the opportunity I waited for to finally be able to reconnect with my once good friend. So I replied...

M: I understand and I appreciate you touching base. I really missed you. I also recognize that it will not be the same but hopefully time will help make things the way they were again. Take care.

S: With all sincerity...I hope so too.

I have no delusions that everything will be ok. But this is a good first step. Time can heal and I hope it will do it fast. I miss this friend of mine that much.