Dearest Ivy,
I first met you approximately 4 years ago. I heard about some of your accomplishments before I met you. To say the least, I was quite impressed, if not a bit envious. Who is this young person, many years younger than me, who has more courage and strength than I could ever imagine myself having. I’m referring specifically to the meeting with Fish and Game officials where you got up in front of a bunch of adults to tell them what you thought about the way things should be, in such a way that commanded respect and attention. And finally, I met you, and I could see the remarkable person you are and begin to understand how you could do what you had already done at such a young age.
As the years went by, we periodically met at bat events (I always look forward to the times that you and Melinda are with us at these events, and I know you would say that it’s only because when you are there, I work less!) and I watched you grow into an even more amazing young woman. I love hearing about your accomplishments, your aspirations, your choices to protect and fight for animals, fight for life, be it bats, cows or chickens. In your young life you have already taught many people with your strong conviction and absolute passion in what you believe.
I, like many others, have been watching your progress and am ecstatic at every improvement, every amazing development. And yet, I could expect no less from someone with your character, strength and spirit in which you approach everything you do in life. Melinda, Frank, Casey and all of your family have done an outstanding job in mentoring, guiding and helping you to be the wonderful, gifted person you are. I am honored to be a part of your life, despite the distance between us and look forward to pestering you again very soon.
Love, sloppy kisses and hugs – even though I haven’t showered in days!
Monique
I first met you approximately 4 years ago. I heard about some of your accomplishments before I met you. To say the least, I was quite impressed, if not a bit envious. Who is this young person, many years younger than me, who has more courage and strength than I could ever imagine myself having. I’m referring specifically to the meeting with Fish and Game officials where you got up in front of a bunch of adults to tell them what you thought about the way things should be, in such a way that commanded respect and attention. And finally, I met you, and I could see the remarkable person you are and begin to understand how you could do what you had already done at such a young age.
As the years went by, we periodically met at bat events (I always look forward to the times that you and Melinda are with us at these events, and I know you would say that it’s only because when you are there, I work less!) and I watched you grow into an even more amazing young woman. I love hearing about your accomplishments, your aspirations, your choices to protect and fight for animals, fight for life, be it bats, cows or chickens. In your young life you have already taught many people with your strong conviction and absolute passion in what you believe.
I, like many others, have been watching your progress and am ecstatic at every improvement, every amazing development. And yet, I could expect no less from someone with your character, strength and spirit in which you approach everything you do in life. Melinda, Frank, Casey and all of your family have done an outstanding job in mentoring, guiding and helping you to be the wonderful, gifted person you are. I am honored to be a part of your life, despite the distance between us and look forward to pestering you again very soon.
Love, sloppy kisses and hugs – even though I haven’t showered in days!
Monique
1 comment:
Ok Monique, tell everyone who the cute little Pallid bat is. I bet Ivy will recognize him. He came in as a 2 day old pup summer of 07.
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