I have known Tonya since we were 13 years old. Tonya was a year older than me, well 364 days older than me, my birthday is june 10th 1978. We used to joke that we could have been soul sisters. I remember going to middle school dances with her and not a single boy would dance with us so we would dance with each other. I remember going to her house and ridding in the back seat with her dog Bubba and he slobbered all over me, Tonya laughed at me and told me he just wanted me to know he liked me. I remember freshman year of high school Tonya got her class ring and I couldn't get one. She would let me wear it for the day as long as I didn't lose it. She told me she would kick my as* if I did. I also remember I had a knee injury and I got to use the elevator at school and Tonya would leave every class early under the pre tense she was gonna carry my books because I was on crutches. I used a backpack, she just wanted to ride the elevator and leave class early. I remember I used to smoke on the way to the bus after school and we would stop at the dugout Tonya would be my watch out so I didn't get caught. We did a lot of things we shouldn't have in school and got caught a few times but we always had each others back. I moved away the middle of our sophomore year and we lost touch but I found her again and I went to see her after she gave birth to Tara. I was one of the first people to visit her. I know I will miss her now more than ever because time got in the way and I lost track of her but I always thought I would get to see her again. Now my friend is gone and I'll never get the chance to see her and catch up on all the life that has happened since we saw each other last. I'll always remember the things we shared, I'll never forget you my dear sweet friend until we meet again......