My dearest Kimbee,  and lovely Emily,

I know why, now, I didn't reply as appropriate.  One, you knew I'd be attending--but that's a poor excuse, and coarse manners.  Please forgive me for that. 

But, interestingly and to my own defense,  rsvp means "Respondez, s'il vous plait", literally--"answer, if you please".

So. I can answer now. 😑

It was a loving, heartfelt day. You offered a place that was safe for everyone to be vulnerable with their feelings. An immeasurable gift.

Peace and Love Always. ❤😇

I miss you.

 I look forward to when I get the chance to see you again and tell you all the things I’ve meant to say to you these past four years. You’ve become my role model, from the way I present myself and interact with other people, to my perspective on the world and spirituality. You may not have known it, but you have helped me become the person I am today. Everyday, I think about you and remind myself to have a backbone and stand up for others the way you did and to not give a shit about what others might think. You have started a journey within me to learn to love myself and to take care of those around me. Strangers or not, it doesn’t matter. Regardless, they’re people who deserve someone who is willing to listen, just as you were to so many before. 

And I have you to thank, for everything.

I love you, and never at any point has or will that ever change, even when we had our fights and arguments. You are and always will be my big brother. 

Rest easy. 

Dear Kim.  I am reading this through a rain of tears.  I am at a loss for words for you .  My heart , thoughts, and prayers are there with you .  All my Love and many hugs. 

Elaine Spendiff