It's in the Soup

4/30/08:
Two of Al's closest friends took me to lunch. They lived on the other side of the continent and the wake was the first time I had met them. We sat and chatted about Al and all ended up ordering the same lunch: tortilla soup. When the waitress brought our order, she commented that she had been inspired to get creative with the sour cream. As she put down the bowls, I saw that she had drawn a clover and a star in the others' soups. As she put down my bowl, I found a large heart drawn with sour cream. Earlier that day, in my mind, I had a one way conversation with Al (meaning I talked to him). I told him how much I loved him and would always love him. I guess this is how he figured out how to let me know he still loves me. He was a very clever and creative man in life, I guess he kept those talents in spirit.