> Though you do speak humbly and with some trepidation of your relationship with her -- which I think appears to have been a good relationship up til now -- I just wanted to say that your post cheered me up considerably. You seem to have shared a good history between the two of you.
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> You mention a number of material reminders which continually reflect her presence, and the memories which these things bring back to you are good ones. But even more precious is the apparent ease and genuineness of character with which Amanda interacted with your family. That, above all, tells me that she is special.
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> I hope that things do work out for the better for you. I pray that at the very least Amanda and you will continue to be good friends today and always.
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> Wolfspirit

Yes, there has been very good history between us. Even now, we are planning to stay close to one another's families, and the friendship looks like it is going to work. I think the biggest (and probably only) thing that could come between us would be other relationships down the road, and I am hoping that those don't come up until our friendship is stable enough to handle them. Thanks for your support and understanding, Wolfspirit.

Don "The Monkeyman" Jackson