i personally feel leik it is possible to stay Friends for a long time and even during a Lifetime, but of course i think it may not happen often. i think we all secretely Hope to be the case for us but we can never know for sure. i can relate at least in part to what you're saying so thank you for sharing this. Hugs. Please do stay strong. Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @rdgrad15, your Family, your Friends and ALL of your Loved Ones! Keep fighting and keep rocking NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, OK?!