KARA

Petite. Blonde. Beautiful. Perfect smile. Boyfriend. Cheerleader. Bad boyfriend. Anorexic. Cheerleading accident. Jaw injury. Surgery. Emergency trip to hospital. Breathing stopped. Many Prayers. Recovery. Repeat this situation too many times. Severe headaches. Years worth of no answers. Final surgery. Courage. Hope. Answered prayers? Sweet girl, I hope so.

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STEPHANIE

Wearing such thick glasses, it must have hurt deeply to have others tease and taunt you. Too bad they didn't really know you, like I did. We had such fun times together. The added bonus to our friendship was that you had a cute brother with cute friends.

12/365

JEREMIAH

You were a big P.O.D. fan and wanted me to be, too. I liked you being Dani's first boyfriend. I'm glad you felt like our home was a place that you wanted to hang out. Thanks for visiting me the other day. You were always a thoughtful guy.

11/365

KAREN

Childhood memories flow into a sister-sister relationship that is so precious to me that I can't adequately describe how much. You may have looked up to me when you were young, but the older we got, the more that scale tipped the other way. Love you, sis.

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SHIRLEY

I didn't have any experience with minority groups. Therefore I offended you when I claimed I was frightened and did not want to drive into a certain neighborhood. I wish you could have seen the situation through my eyes. You could have helped me instead of judging me.

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PAIGE

"Boy, my hair sure looks good." I have been saying that for over 10 years and through many hair styles. I knew early on that you were a great stylist, but I didn't know what a good friend you would end up being. I have benefited from both.

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MR. WALL

I took a typing test today and typed 77 words per minute, without any mistakes! You would be as proud of me now as you were of me over thirty years ago, in your typing class. You taught me so much more than typing in that class.

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PATTY

You came into that third grade class the same day I did, half way through the school year. That made us instant friends. Our friendship only lasted a year, before I moved off once again, but that was just what that third grader needed - someone to call friend.

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COACH MANLEY

It was four short years ago that Jake walked onto your team and entered the world of cross country running. You gave him great instruction and taught him discipline, as a coach should do. But you are a great coach because of the support and encouragement you give.

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AMBER

It was you that opened my eyes, and heart, to the world of a typical teenage girl. You allowed me to be a part of your complicated life and therefore, you always had, and still do have, a special place in my heart. I consider you a daughter.

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DELSIE

You always amazed me, in good and bad ways. Our kids brought us together. I tore us apart. We laughed, we cried, we played, we walked, we talked, we fought - all a lot. One final fight ended our special friendship. I am the one who will forever apologize.

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BIG DON

[Don Sr.]
August 20, 1936-2003

Such a terrible disease robbed you of your final years and took you away from us too early. But I have such wonderful memories of you and times spent together. I can still picture little Daniellita sitting on your lap as you read to her. Special grandpa love.

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DON

You are my first and my last, my high school sweetheart, best friend, husband of 27 years, awesome father, ministry partner, and the kindest, friendliest, funniest, hardest working man I know. Thank you for making my life so wonderful. I love you more than one hundred white elephants.

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