I know we're not supposed to think that the world revolves around us, but some part of me really does believe that you were at the junior high, among many, many other reasons, to intercept the jagged and spiraling path I was headed down. It's frightening to think where I would be without you today, for your advocating for me, belief in a better me, and support of my struggles helped carry me over to a better place. I will be forever grateful for the role you played in junior high me's life, and will always think of you as a sort of saving grace angel in my life.
Thank you for believing in me during those questionable days and for believing in me all the days since. I can feel your cheers and support from Bellville to Katy to Georgetown and will take them with me all the days of my life.
Thank you & I love you.