Dear A.J., 

You are a great friend and I really wish you were here right now. But since you are not, this is what I have to say.

This is the first time I had ever had one of my best friends move, and I hate for you to be the victim of your family’s moving. It was hard for me and probably hard for you, too. I can’t even explain how long it has taken to move on, and I still think about you from last December. I can’t wait until 8th grade when you come back. Although I probably won’t recognize you, I hope for the best. 

Sincerely, 

Cole, age 10