"Here."

Roll Call for the Absent


In many lands and climes this April Day 
Proud sons of Texas A&M unite. 
Our loyalty to country, school, we pray, 
And seal our pact with bond of common might. 
We live again those happy days of yore 
On campus, field, in classroom, dorm, at drill. 
Fond memory brings a sigh -- but nothing more; 
Now we are men and life's a greater thrill, 
Before we part and go upon our way, 
We pause to honor those we knew so well; 
The old familiar faces we miss so much today 
Left cherished recollections that time cannot dispel.
Softly call the Muster, 
Let comrade answer, "Here!"  
Their spirits hover 'round us 
As if to bring us cheer!
Mark them present in our hearts. 
We'll meet some other day 
There is no death, but life eterne 
For old friends such as they! 

-Dr. John Aston '06

You're still keeping me up until two in the morning...whatever am I going to do with you, B?

I still think about B a lot, but lately he has really been on my mind. I heard this song on the radio this morning and I couldn't help but think, what would I tell him if I could have 5 more minutes with him?

I would ask him to sing a little bit of Cher's song "Believe". 

I would ask him to call my phone so I could hear his ringtone: "Hot n Cold".

I would let him tickle me.

I would tell him that I forgave him the minute he broke my heart, and tell him that I know now why it had to be done. 

I would tell him how special he made me feel.

I would tell him that I loved his family and all his friends.

I would tell him that I was so thankful that God orchestrated our meeting.

I would ask him to call me Natasha, and I would rub his head one last time (and he would probably go "Kitty!!!" like Boo from Monster's Inc.).

I would tell him that I loved him, and that I never stopped, and that he was just plain ridiculous if he thought he could convince me to do otherwise. 

After all this, I would hug him, and hold onto his hand until he walked out of the door of Briggs where we always met. Then, right before our hands broke, I would say, "I'll see you soon, dollink. I love you."

That is what I would do if I had 5 more minutes.

Now I remain in a world apart, but my heart remains in captivity.