['I was thinking about a friend of mine who passed away a few years ago.  Then I found some letters that he had written me.', "I bet that whipped up a lot of feelings inside of you. I'm sorry for your loss.", 'It did, but it made me smile while reading them.']
That's great. It's just as good to remember the great times you spent together as it is to grieve.
I read some letters from a friend.  They are extra special since he passed away a few years ago.