Life isn't always easy,
and no one knows that better than you.
You have been given a difficult situation,
but I know you'll make it
through this
with the same grace and dignity
that I have come to know
and admire about you...


It's not always possible to understand
why life works the way it does,
but I do know that
you've never been one
to sit back
and let the world pass you by.
You are an inspiration to so many;
perhaps you have been given this challenge
so that others may learn from
your example.

I hope there are bright days ahead
for you
and that you will make it through
this time
with strength and with awareness of
the special place you hold
in the hearts of all those
whose lives
you have touched



Penned by my hand on the 19th of Lupar, in the year 374 AF.