I am so glad I met you! I knew our time together would be limited, so I tried to make the most of it. You certainly lived up to all the hype!
Thank you for helping me realize several goals and being so supportive and a bit of a hard-ass! You made me stay focused and forced me into action when I would have languished.
Together, we rode my bike much more consistently than I ever have! Because of you pushing me, I met my 'Biker Chicks' and made some great new friends in addition to meeting my fitness goals. I even managed to do group rides more frequently and improve my performance. And, I didn't even whine (ok, maybe just a little bit) whenever my Sweetie took my on some new, more challenging course. You turned every obstacle into a triumph!
If not for you, I doubt we would have traveled as
much as we did. Early on in our relationship, you said I could do it, but I wan't sure. Of course, you were right! Listening to you, we visited the Grand Canyon, friends in Santa Fe, and met our, now, beloved Seattle relatives. I really stepped out of my comfort zone when I went horsebacking riding in Colorado. That one resulted in a minor injury, but I would do it all over again!It was during your watch that my marriage hit its stride, I think. My Sweetie
doesn't know it, but you encouraged me to be "even more nice" to him. You knew we were in the trouble spot for marriages -- that whole 7 year itch thing -- and persuaded me to spice things up. It worked! I was less argumentative, more understanding, and not nearly as high strung as I am prone to be. That idea you had about making 'Date Night' a regular part of our routine was absolutely genius! The payoff was that my Sweetie noticed this change in my behavior and was more attentive, responsive, and appreciative. Definitely a win-win situation!As I close, I think I'm most grateful for the way
you gave me the confidence to be myself and really be comfortable in my own skin. Cutting my hair was the manifestation of this newfound confidence! I still can't believe you talked me into that! Sure, it's good to set goals and strive to be better, but you made me see, I'm kinda awesome just like I am.I will miss you, Old Friend, but the lessons you taught will be with me forever.
Lovingly yours,
Sandra
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