Life takes us a million directions. Still, that is never an excuse to forget about someone or completely leave them in the past. Sure if that relationship or friendship is toxic or abusive, you should definitely cut them loose and move on with your life. But to stop talking to someone because its convenient to or because life happens is sad.

Okay, let me step back for a second. There are things like moving, tragedy or even raising a family that are valid excuses for being out of touch for so long. But have you ever thought about getting in touch with one of those old friends? Have you ever thought about the joy it might bring to them?

I want to take a second to say I'm sorry to each and every one of you out there who I have either hurt or neglected to speak to in a while. I'm sorry. Life is crazy and moves fast, but that will not change the impact you all have had on my life. Now, I know I can't make up for lost time. Nor can I sit and have coffee with each and every one of you (because let's face it, I'd probably have to live at that coffee shop) but I can say that I'm here for you.

You will always have a friend in me. Though life isn't going to stop for me, understand that I will try my best to try to connect with you. I promise that I will be that friend for you. I may not always be able to physically be with you, but know that I am always a phone call or text message away.

Know that I do love and care about each and every one of you and that it breaks my heart the amount of time I've let the silence go between us. The amount of days, months and even years I've gone not seeing or talking to some of you brings tears to my eyes. Know that I'm striving to be a better friend than I was to you in the past.

I may not be perfect, but I can honestly say I am striving to be the best person I can be. The person God has called me to be. St. Catherine of Siena once said, "Be who you were meant to be and you will set the world on fire." I challenge each and every one of you to reach out to one or more people in your life that maybe you haven't seen or spoken to in a while. If each and every one of us strives to be the person God has created us to be, we will see the world on fire.

We can make the world a better place one person at a time. So remember that I'm here for you. I love you all and am praying for you. So please, don't be a stranger.