Dear Joshua

Dear Joshua,
How you been? It’s been a while, hope you’re both doin’ okay. I been bad about keepin’ in touch, but there’s so much I always think to say. I thought of you, they put new condos up but they tore down that Chinese restaurant. And Toni still plays every week at that old club. It was your favorite haunt.
And I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since Jim and I loaded the kids up in the car, headed to New York at Christmas time, but before we got too far, it started to snow. I made a call, I said, “Hey, Joshua, we’re near your town. They’re closing the highways down and the motels are full.” You offered us your guestroom, made a feast. We played Pictionary, we made up our own rules. It was wonderful to finally meet your wife, she’s so pretty and sweet. And the kids love the card tricks that you taught ‘em, practiced for hours in the backseat, gave our folks quite a show. Dear Joshua.
We never would have worked out, you know. I see that clearly through the lens of many years. Wish we’d known that so long ago, would have saved us both a lot of tears. Or maybe not, the heart doesn’t do so well just lookin’ at the facts. You can’t just skip to the end of the play. You’ve got to read through all the acts before you can know.
Dear Joshua, when you went away, it took a long time for my heart to mend. But I’m glad we’re both married now, and somehow we all can be friends. And Jim and I will be sure to stop by if we’re in that part of Virginia again.
I saw the pictures you posted online. I’m glad everyone is fine. Be sure to give my love to yours, and I’ll give your love to mine. Ooooh ooooh. Dear Joshua.