closer than most

Greg, I am the partner of your brother's wife's cousin...I think that gives us four degrees of seperation, so I guess we're closer than most. We must have met at Carrie and Phil's wedding, but it's probably fuzzy for both of us. Nevertheless, we share this link of family, and I think, of the great joy and luck of having real friendships with family members. I love Carrie and Phil, and even better, LIKE them both so much--and so do you. How great is that?? Right now you need to remember that rich pleasure, that depth of connection, and try to return to experience it again and again and again. The web of love and friendship and goodwill that surrounds you will be badly torn if you leave; but even more importantly, think of how fantastic it is to feel yourself a part of that web! I hope hearing these letters from friends far and wide, from loved ones and people you've never met, reminds you of that and gives you determination to return. I'm thinking of you daily, and looking forward to the time when we get to meet again.

Best wishes, love and hope, Rebecca