Journal Exercise: Day Four:

Begin this entry wtih a response to someone who is important in your life, perhaps something you wish you could have said or want to say to him or her.

To my mother,
You gave me life, and although sometimes it seems more of a chore than anything, it’s hard to be alive without it. I think it’s something, growing up, we all take for granted. So while I have this chance, I want to say thank you for loving me enough to have me, and take care of me. It hasn’t always been easy, and there have been times when I wondered how we would make it through whatever it was we were going through. Still, through it all, you would reassure me that we would make it, and somehow we’ve made it this far. When I have confidence in little else, I seem to be able to retain this knowledge, and know we will prevail.

To Raya,
Give up, you’ll always be Raya. *laughs* Where to begin, and how to start. What kind of a writer am I going to be if I can’t find the words I need. *small smile* I suppose I can just ask you. Over the last (nearly) year and a half, I’ve come to see what a wonder, caring, and supportive friend you are. It seems no matter what, you’ve always got an answer, and on the rare occasion that you don’t, you just offer as much comfort as anyone could ever need. You accept me, despite all my flaws, and the things I do/have done, that I know aren’t quite right in the ‘norm’ of things. You keep reminding me that I’m a worthwhile person, even when I seem intent on forgetting it. And you have such faith in my abilities, that sometimes it’s a bit overwhelming, but in a good way. *laughs* Even when I worry I can’t, you tell me I can.
Beyond all this, and the label of friend, you stand as a testiment that sometimes there are things stronger than the bond of family blood. We have developed our own family, and though not one of us shares the same blood, our love for each other is stronger than many families that are. You are my sister, and you will always be. *hugs tightly*

To Nell,
Although things keep you away from us, I know you still lurk when you can, if only to try and keep up with what’s going on. I miss you terribly my friend. You are caring and supporting friend, and even when your own world is causing you such troubles, you still have the thought to ask others how they are (too often, when people get caught up in their own dramas they forget). Although you may still be quite young, there is a wisdom that surpasses your years. I hope that some day you can return to us once more, until then, I’ll be here waiting. I still can’t think of anyone who would make a better Remus…And you took that little bit of the friendship between him and Raven that you seen in A Most Unconventional Student, and from it, created a family bond, that I know in my heart, will last forever. *hugs tightly* You are my Uncle Remus…I know you will be there for me, as he is there for Raven, to the best of your ability (and without the worry of disagreements over such things as Peter Pettigrew *laughs*). Just remeber, I am always here for you, if you ever need to talk, I am an e-mail away.

*Was going to make little side notes…to a few other people…but at this point the Critters are in rare form, and I’m about ready to see if they’ll both fit in a dresser drawer.