Phyllis J. Rhodes
Valerie, you keep on loving when others disappoint and hurt you.
You keep on loving when you are let down by those who are supposed to love you more than anyone. You keep on loving when mistakes make is seem that those who say they love you really don't know how to love. You just keep on loving. And someday, you will come to realize, that all those who have disappointed you and let you down time and again, really do love you, they just had not figured it all out yet and had a lot of growing up to do. Surpisingly, there are people whom you will love later in life, people who will mean so much to you, who will tell you that you let them down and didn't give them the love they needed. It is a very sad fact, that in today's world, we often hurt the ones we love. And we all depend on, pray for and beg for forgiveness, because regret eats us up like a cancer. For everytime I didn't show you how much I loved you in a particular moment that you needed me, I am so sorry and ask your forgiveness and your understanding. I know for certain that you have weathered all the disappointments and become a very strong young lady who has found the right path. And for that I thank God. I am so very proud of you and, "I love your face, all over the place, and everything else about you!" Mammy
2007-01-08

Jessica Rexroat
Val, I know you have gotten up time and time again. You have blossomed into a wildflower, a beautiful one. I also know you have this endless well of love that you give from day after day. I know there are people around you who see it, and know the sacrifices you've made. Keep giving love sweetie, it is what God asks of us and love will rain down on you.
2006-11-01