Dear Becky,

Thank you being there this week when I needed you. I know if I try to talk to you on the phone my eyes will tear up as they are right now. I'm not sure why that is. I can talk to coworkers and keep it under control but when I try and talk to close friends or family my emotions burst right out of me.

I really hate that saying: "everything happens for a reason." I'm gonna punch someone in the face if they dare say that to me. So I stopped at a book store after work today and picked up this book.

I've only read the introduction but already I'm seeking comfort in the writer's own crisis. She says: I know that it may be hard for you to believe, but your current crisis could be the best thing that ever happened to you. In fact you can make sure your crisis is the best thing that ever happened to you, even if it seems right now as if all is lost...... You are about to embark on a glorious, magnificent new chapter of your life--not despite your current crisis, but because of it!

I realize it's not that horrible when you think of all the other things that could have happened: getting mugged, shot, robbed, ruffed. (hey I live in the city)but a crisis is an unexpected event that that creates uncertainty. And it sure as hell was unexpected.

Anyway, I had some free time and thought I'd write you a letter. Hey I'll have more time I can write you more often! I plan to read in the park, go to movies that I want to see!, have a lot of lady time, get back in school and take on some hobbies.

Any suggestions????

I love you.

Andy