Have you ever sent a message to an old friend and not expected them to respond

One of my best friends and I lost contact for years and his number was in my phone the entire time. I didn't realize it because I don't make phone calls that often. So I hardly go through my contacts. I sent him a text saying it feels like it's been forever but in my heart it feels like only a day has passed. Let's consider our last conversation yesterday, I've missed you since yesterday. And immediately he called me. I was so happy.

It has happened often. Almost like brain fart

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