April
8th
Dear
Vincent and Catherine,
Jamie came Above to tell me about the gift of letters to you and asked
if Id like to be involved in it. Of course, I would! You are
very special to me, and the celebration of your anniversary is a perfect
time to tell you so. I think you already know how I feel about you,
but sometimes its good to see the words.
Words. You both have told me in so many ways not just with words
that I am a special person, that I count for something. You have
treated me with honesty and respect, and you let me become an adult when
the time for that had come. Many people have been caring and kind
to me throughout my life, and I am grateful for it, but you have gone far
beyond that. You always see me as a person, not as a label, just
me Laura. It takes special eyes to see people in that way eyes
filled with love.
When I was a frightened, lonely child, Vincent helped me learn how to trust
and love. When I was trembling on the brink of a new life, Catherine
helped lead me forward. And when I fell in love for the very first
time, you both were happy for me and you helped and trusted me even when
I made so many mistakes. How great, how generous you are to have
hearts so full of love for so many. And beyond that, the love you
have for one another is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen.
It glows from you, and it sings in my heart. Sometimes I think I
can actually hear the music.
Im not sure if what Jerry and I share is the same as your love, but I
guess love is not a thing you should try to compare. It is special
and unique for everyone but it takes someone like you to teach us how
to find it within our own lives, within ourselves.
With my love and my thanks,
Laura