I thought I'd let you know that Lori and I (Stephanie) finally met in person! She attended my seventeenth birthday party and also stayed a little bit extra, but not long enough.
Although she is home safe now, I know I will greatly miss her until I can see her again, in which I look forward to.

Having Lori (Oreo) here was amazing. She pretty much brightened the day! It's like I've known her for FOREVER and yet it hasn't been that long. I feel like I can tell her anything!
Before she came here, I kinda did tell her a lot already, and I'd talk to her all excitedly and such. I had NO idea how much of a difference it would make by having her right in front of me instead of over the computer.

But it made the biggest difference.

There's something about just being in the same presence as someone that makes everything change. Talking to her is always a joy to me, even if on the phone.

The more I think of all the things that we did here, the more I want to cry. I wish somehow I was able to see her again...and again...and again.. That she was still here; still laughing with me; still talking in weird voices with me.

I wish I could go back in time where we were climbing over the wall beside my house with my other friend, walking to the park to take pictures. I wish I could go back in time and enjoy that lunch at Subway at least one more time. I wish I could go back in time before she left and give her an even longer hug.

All I have now is the future. Looking forward to seeing her again.
I can't stand the distance between me and her, because she's just too amazing, I want to go spend another day with her! She pretty much understands almost EVERYTHING I tell her! She got along with all of my friends, especially the really special ones to me. And they liked her as well! It's like she's been a part of the group already.

I know I grew attached to her being her. And the only thing that makes me sad is she had to return home which isn't just a few minutes away, but rather hours. I am glad we're in the same state though.

I really look forward to her next visit. Maybe I won't even have to wait that long! Maybe there will be something going on and she can be driven down here again. Because this town is not the same anymore without her. She made me feel happy to do crazy things, like climbing a wall I never have before; walking around with no shoes to the park.

She liked my kitty I'll soon have. I wish she could see it as often as I can.

As for now, Yahoo, phone calls, and texts are what I have to keep in touch with the amazing OREO. And I plan to laugh and talk with her a LOT since she is not here IN THE FLESH at the moment.

My Christmas will rock if she comes. It'll be JUST like it was when she was here the other day, only better.

I love you, OREO!!

I can't wait to see you again. But I will. 'Cause you're worth it.

Stay amazing!!

Love Always,
Stephanie
[aka Fanny]