Dear Frederick,
I have been away from you for approximately 6 months now, and I have come to realize a few things about our relationship.
Though I initially compared Chestertown to you, you two are very different. I never thought that I would miss driving through the hectic mess that is the Westview Promenade to get to the movies and my favorite restaurants or realize how much I took for granted food being 10 minutes away. Thank you for showing me all of the small but amazing places I love to eat, like Frederick Fudge, Friscos, Pizza and Pretzel Creation and Brewer's Alley.
I might not agree with your school system, but I find myself missing the sleep I got from the delays and snow days due to less than an inch of snow. We braved the cold and snow together, in the Kris Kringle Parade through downtown, the neighborhood snowball fights, Christmastime First Saturdays and the ill-timed gas leak evacuations at my high school.
I was near your heart for so many years. For eight years my life revolved around you - Baker Park, the Delaplaine, the Creek, Third Street Park, In the Street, the Great Frederick Fair, Visitation Academy, Flights a Fancy, and Footlights. You taught me so much about myself - what I liked to do, my career goal of becoming a writer, my passion for service, my love of history due to your historical background and sites, and who my true friends were.
In high school, I was not as close to you, but you still showed me new things. Without you, I never would have been as involved in my church, high school, or Rescue Mission. You gave so much to me, I spent four years giving back to you, and it wasn't enough for all that you've done.
You taught me how to explore and grow up on my own. I would not be who I am today or adapting and growing as well as I am in Chestertown without your years of support. I know I complained and took you for granted when I was home, but I miss you Frederick. You are so much more than a small town to me - you are my home, one that I will always come back to.
I hope you are doing well Frederick. I will be back in a week; I only ask that your weather be warmer by the time I arrive.
Thank you, Frederick. You will always be a part of me.
Love,
Cassy
