alaine,
you are a truly beautiful soul. you care about everyone's feelings even when you shouldn't. you easily make friends. you are a little bit of a jock, but you don't act like it. you may not be the best at everything but you give everything your best shot. you are a great friend. when i need to talk you are always there. the other day you let me know a secret that you have been afraid to tell people. i just want you to know that it means a lot to me that you trust me with that. i love you the same, if not more, than i did before i knew. you can tell me anything and i'll only talk to myself about it. and i know that i can trust you with my secrets, too. you're speed dial #3 on my phone, and that means a lot. samantha is five and dustin is four. it is obvious who i call when i really need someone. i feel like we've been friends forever, but it hasn't been that long yet. i know that we will continue to be friends because we care about each other enough to talk and keep each other going. i look forward to seeing you grow up and growing up with you.