Love Finds You When You Least Expect It

One day we were driving along, minding our own business.

Then, in a most unexpected place...

My life changed in a heartbeat. I knew she was there. 

I sensed her spirit. I smelled her presence....

I saw her face; her soft apricot locks...
Her name was Sophia. 

She told me she had been waiting for me all of her life.

I felt the very same way about her.

Soon, all too soon, it was time to go.

Kate somehow knew that the memory would be worth saving. 

I'll never forget Sophia.  

...Sophia...  

Sophia. 

I'll see you in my dreams. 

My Friend Mr. Lizard Chapter 1: WHEN WE MET

I remember the first time I saw him.  He was hanging out at our friend Joanne's house right before her husband went to the hospital.  Everything was so serious and somber and yet Mr. Lizard was the biggest coolest-looking lizard I ever saw.  Usually I liked to chase lizards but this one... this one commanded respect.  This one seemed, somehow, to be my friend.  He was different from the others but I wasn't sure why.  He used to hang out under the light on the wall outside Joanne's front door.  

One day we learned that Joanne's husband died at the hospital.  We brought some dinner over for her.  We said "Hello" to Mr. Lizard when we arrived.  We said "See you tomorrow, Mr. Lizard," when we left.  When Tomorrow came Mr. Lizard was gone.  It was strange.  He had been there for many days and then we didn't see him for the longest time.