Dear Fry's Cranberry Orange Cookie,

This goodbye must come very abruptly to you, and I am sorry that I must do this through a letter. We never had a proper goodbye, but I think it's better we stay apart lest we are tempted beyond what we can handle.

It was just a few weeks ago when I learned that I must say goodbye to you --that now I must only partake of things that say "gluten-free" on them. I must admit, I didn't instantly realize that meant you, too. When it dawned on me, a profound sadness enveloped me and I questioned my will to live...gluten-free.

They say that you were no good for me, that those short few years we were together were a waste, but I don't care! I don't regret a single moment we had together. You were always there for me--in times of happiness and sadness. No matter the circumstances, I could always depend on you to make my life better.

I admit that there were times I tried to replace you with something less expensive and more homemade. But I kept coming back to you. You always knew I would.

I remember the last time we were together. I think I came back for more of your sweetness three or four times without ever telling my husband. He still doesn't know.

Alas, it is time for us both to move on. There will be others that will partake of your cake-like flesh. I hope they realize how thick and moist your texture is. I hope they realize that your flavor is full of rich, creamy, orange dreaminess. I hope they realize that you always have the perfect amount of cranberries in every bite.

I will meet new cookies. I will learn to like cookies made with rice and almond flour. I might even fall in love again. But I will never forget you.

Don't think that this goodbye means forever. One day, I will have a perfected body. My small intestine will welcome you into it's world again and this time gladly. You, too, will be perfected. Someday you will have zero calories and no fat and yet retain your perfect sweetness and fluffy texture. We will make the perfect companionship. You will make me look and feel good.

Until that day, I wish you every bit of happiness. I hope you discover the joy there is in sharing your goodness with others.

Goodbye for now.

I remain yours always,
Lindsey