Hi, thanks for reading and commenting. I had never thought about this you say, that our friendship:

has passed the test of time

and you are right. Me, I am not one to have many friends, my best friend and confidant was my little sister and she died. Then I met this person, now friend and comadre, and she has come to take that place.
*I have already sent her the invitation for coffee and we will probably celebrate Friendship Day.