1. You are the light of my life. I look at you and watch you grow into a wonderful human being, and it puts me in awe that I had a hand bringing your beauty, love, and spirit into this world. I have been immeasurably enriched by your presence, and I love you. Thank you.
2. You are the other little light of my life. You bring joy the moment you enter the room. People don't even understand or fully realize it, but you enliven other's spirits just by passing by and flashing your bright smile. I love you. You were my salvation at the end of the darkest period of my life. Thank you.
3. We spoke today briefly, and I felt none of that old animosity that has corroded my soul for the past 6 years. I have not given you your due for the good you have done these past few years. For that, I am sorry. I will always bear some love and gratitude for you for the part you have played in bringing the greatest gift of all into my life. Thank you for all that you have done.
4. I believe that you are making the right decision, although I know how scary it is, after all, given the past 6 years of my life, I know too well what it is like to be mired at the crossroads, paralyzed by fear. If I can be a source of strength for you, please let me. I have known you the longest of almost anyone in my life, and I love you. Thank you for being here when I needed you.
5. Whether it is ill-advised or not, whether it was intended or not, you have given me hope. You have prompted much soul-searching - sometimes I've been dragged to it unwillingly like a mule, other times, I've embraced it like a martyr marching to the pyre. You need to know that over the past few years, you have become one of the most important people in my life, and not merely because you've been a catalyst for change, but for so many other reasons, some of which I have tried to express, and others which still elude me as I try to capture them with words. I love you, too, deeply. Thank you for being exactly who you are, rough spots, cracks and even obdurate strength mingled with flexibility, but overwhelmingly solid and above all, real.