It is a real challenge to describe a love story from the 70s in concise words and to find the arc into the here and now. Maintaining a bond over 50 years is worth mentioning here.
Thank you for the great opportunity to tell it!
What a wonderful layout! I love the black and white photos and how you used older photos and recent photos. I also love the beautiful elements you used and your background. It's also fantastic that you journaled about your lasting friendship!