Dear Leslie,
JURIS PRUDENCE
Judgments and opinions are all around me-
some spoken,
some silent,
but nonetheless evident
in a frown, a shrug a sigh,
a raised eyebrow, a barely audible "tch-tch".
My life is full of judges and juries.
Thankfully, you're not one of them.
To what do I owe your absence of evaluation and criticism?
How can I explain
your unconditional positive regard-
your complete acceptance of me as I am?
What say ye,
ladies and gentlemen of the jury?
Motive: Love
Opportunity: Plenty
Verdict: Innocent of any crime
Sentence: A lifetime of friendship
This is just who Leslie has become. A lifetime friend who tries everyday to walk through her life without judgment of others. This is one of her best qualities! Thank you, you're a rarity!
Love, Stephani
Steph-
ReplyDeleteYou and I have grown so much as individuals through our sisterhood. It is through Alexis that we are connected in this lifetime and through her we've grown into a family. You've shown me acceptance, patience and respect as our lives entertwined by circumstance. Thank you for your friendship and being a #2 mom for Alexis and giving her those 3 amazing little brothers of hers! Can't wait for you all to visit this summer!!