Nikki from 3rd Grade

Murfreesboro TN

Description

Your last name was T*****. My first name was Casey. It was the school at Bradley Elementary in Murfreesboro, TN. We had a teacher, Mrs. or Ms. Hughes. She had a cat in her room. I was a nerdy white girl with long brown hair and bangs, you were a shy and sweet African-American girl from a military family. We became instant best friends. We did dances together for the school. I only have one blurry photo of you. We both loved the Rude Dog cartoon, so I got you a stuffed one for your birthday. You lived in an apartment complex with your parents. We were in the 3rd grade around when Desert Storm started and your family was sent off to Germany(?). We cried when we said goodbye. I was too young to understand I would never see you again. You were my best friend and I never stopped looking. I have no idea where you went after the war. I don’t even know what you look like now. I have tried social media since the days of MySpace, but there are too many women with your name. You could be anywhere in the world. Maybe you’re going by a different name. I don’t think Murfreesboro is where you were born since you’re a military child. I often wonder if you even remember me, or if you’ve ever looked for me too. I hope so. You’d be in your 40’s now. Just thought I’d try this. Who knows, maybe the universe will help you find it.