My dearest parents

I have gone through so many different stages
changing ideas and goals while searching for the right kind of life for me
You were always ready to help me at all times
It must have seemed like I would never follow one straight path
Now that I know what I am doing and where I am going
I can only show you my extreme appreciation for your support
by being true to all the ideals and values that you tried to teach me
Thank you forever for standing by me
I love and appreciate you forever.
 
 

My dearest friends

Though we don't see each other very much
nor do we write to each other very much
nor do we phone each other very much
I always know that,
at any time I could call, write or see you
and everything would be exactly the same
You would understand everything I am saying
and everything that I am thinking

Our friendship does not depend on being together
It is deeper than that
Our closeness is something inside of us
that is always there ready to be shared with each other
whenever the need arises

It is such a comfortable and warm feeling
to know that we have such a lifetime friendship.