I'll never forget the day you told me you were no longer friends with the boy who teased you about his oldest sister- implying what was going to happen to me. I was so mortified and embarassed, and I didnt want to ever influence you in a negative way. But in fact, you taught me that its not always the eldest that provides the example to sample. You showed me how to truly stick up for yourself, and to not take any crud, and to only surround yourself with those that serve you. Your strength at a young age in knowing that other's opinions really dont matter, just how you feel about yourself...has carried on with me to this day. I work on this every day myself and aspire to help other people realize that very same thing you taught me that day, and even more so now. I could care a lot about what people think, but in fact...Ive been caring less and less regarding insignificant opinions. I care even more about the important things and so little about the things that dont matter. Thank you, thank you, thank you for leaving me with such strength and insight- I think of you all the time and I know that'll never change. I have faith you know all of this already, but it feels good to write it out. You're never gone as far as Im concerned, you just happen to be at a realllly cool place where we'll all join you someday in the future. Im relieved that you'll be there when I arrive. Until then, Love you!