On gaining a friendship

Kelly J. Niederhauser

Kelly and I are friends because we choose to be friends.  

We were not always such friends.  

We went to school together from K-12 and most often did not get along.  

We grew into friendship as adults. 

Elder Niederhauser and Nancy Hoffman Hing

 Kelley opened up our friendship when we were both on our missions. 

 Kelley wrote me a lovely letter which I cherish. 

Only now as an adult do I understand 

how I caused  this difficulty between us. 

I am grateful that he accepted my friendship.  

I learned much from Kelly.

Know that I truly love 

Kelley and will continue to mourn his departure 

until we meet again.