Reconnecting after 25 years

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When I was in my 20s I babysat for a woman who became a dear friend of mine that I loved like a sister. She had the rare quality to allow me to be myself without ever having to say or do anything...simply by being herself. Many of my fondest memories are from the times I sat for her, listening to her music on her stereo system. She was a houseplant fiend and a creative person whose home decor was rustically stylish and I always felt completely comfortable in her home. I don't remember exactly what happened or how we lost touch but we each moved on out of each others' lives. Over the years I have missed her off and on and thought of her often but was unable to find her until now. I recently was able to acquire a CD of one of the albums that I used to listen to at her home. Hearing this album which I had not heard in years brought back a flood of emotion and memories and a renewed need to find her again. So I went onto Facebook on the off chance of finding her. It took some digging. I had changed my name since we knew each other and she was not registered under the form of her name that I knew her by. After searching through many profiles, there she was! I cannot even begin to express my joy at finding my long lost friend. Do you have friends like this that you have lost? What efforts have you made to find them again? Maybe you were successful and can understand what I am feeling now or maybe you have not been successful. If not, I urge you to try again. It is well worth the effort, believe me! Old friends are always the best.