Fear is the wind that tosses us about, so unpredictable, so unforgiving yet we stand in defiance of it and test ourselves in the face of it. From the lush green hills of home longing for something more, to strike out in search of adventure, independence and most important yourself. Standing on the beach of life, looking to an ocean of possibilities, nothing to be seen but an unknown future. Despite the challenges and obstacles, fearlessly you took flight and let the winds of change carry you away to a new land, a new chapter, a new beginning. That once shy, quiet little girl has given way to a brave new independent woman finding her way in the world. May you always find the strength to push past your fears and live life to its fullest.

Like a thief in the night you snuck into my heart, from that place you never left. Forever will i keep you in my memories and that special place in my heart will always be yours. Never a word spoken, yet so much said, you showed me your love in so many ways, and I will hold those memories near and dear to my heart. You will always live on in the hearts and thoughts of those who loved you so therefore you will never truly gone.

You will always be My Princess, My ******, My Gorgeous Girl Cat.

The rose has stood throughout the ages as a symbol of love and affection. Plucked from the ground that once gave life, its beauty, color and fragrance once so vibrant begins to fade. As is my feelings for you, this particular rose of beauty and light will stand the test of time giving no quarter to all that may seek to blemish its radiance, Long will the deep red of its petals represent the fire that burns in my heart. The stem of green is the harmony and peace that you bring my soul whenever I'm with you, and in stillness, this rose has been paused in the moment, such is my wish would happen each and every time i have you in my arms. Years from now as you gaze upon this message from the past think of me, remember these days and the moments that we shared and know that for as long as I live you will always have a place in my heart.

Venturing forth on the sea of life
you sailed across an ocean.
Navigating the currents of uncertainty,
you braved the waters of the unknown
to set up safe harbor in this new land.
The intrepid explorer you faced your fears
all the meanwhile finding new strength
new experiences and
a renewed sense of purpose.
Like a fine whine, time has only aged you better,
a port of great refinement and subtlety.
You are the flower that blooms but late,
yet your color makes others pale in comparison.
You are the star in the night sky,
that no others could ever hope to shine as brightly.
What life may send your way,
may you always face it with the same tenacity,
intensity that set you on this journey from the very start.

With a heavy heart, alone to wallow in a pit of sadness, lost with nowhere but to go but home, like an angel of mercy you came to my rescue, your question of availability was the welcome home from the family to the battle weary soldier. Little did you know of the torment I have been facing yet somehow you knew, knew to reach out, take a chance, so happy that you did, as that pit of sorrow I would have remained to this day. Free of judgeful eyes, you listened to my story unfold, having the prospective a new, you saw the problem and the solution. I could not see, as I was blinded by emotion, like a newborn babe, my eyes have been opened. My vision still blurry, direction is set, but the future is uncertain but hopeful. My journey has just begun, long and full of challenges, I now stand armed with the tools that will help me to fight the good fight, to honor thyself and thy future. I know not if you will ever know how much I needed your words, your ear, your friendship, only to say that had you not come to me by the grace of the universe, I know not where I would be now. Lost, alone, and still empty inside, always wondering what is wrong with my soul, why does it cry out in anguish. Scouring the vast knowledge afforded to me by technology, I searched and searched for the answers, theory’s, suggestions, all helpful, but none were the solution I needed. Your gift of clarity and wisdom has not only helped me face each day with a renewed sense of purpose, but also given me a sense of hope and a confidence to know that in the end I will be fine. The road ahead will be filled with twists and turns, potholes to be avoided but thanks to you, my direction is clear, my path is set, all that I have to do now is turn the key.

Fly like an angel in the open sky,
Under a cloak of night,
soar untethered by gravities sway
Let your heart sing the song of unbridled joy
as the world is your playground.
High in the snow kissed mountains,
To the deepest darkest valleys
Fearlessly you maneuver the open air,
So natural to you, like instinct.
Like the birds that migrate these cold seasons,
You are on a journey, the journey home.
A home where there is no greater joy.
No greater love nor sense of being.
The sky wraps you up into its ever loving arms
Enveloping you in a blanket of peace and tranquility.
And when the night is done,
And you are called to that gentle slumber.
Know that those loving arms will always be there,
waiting lovingly to embrace you once again.