At 6, I Promised My Best Friend with Down Syndrome We’d Go to Prom Together – 12 Years Later, Mom Said I Could Go with Him Only on One Condition

when I had no appetite.

Noah splitting his sandwich in half without asking whether I wanted any.

Noah walking home with me when I told him I wanted to be alone.

Noah sitting on my porch until I finally came outside.

Noah staying on the phone when I barely spoke.

I had always thought those things were simply who he was.

Apparently, they had begun with a promise.continue reading …