Thank you for the kind words. You have been a tremendous inspiration to me. You lugged me through the 3 day breast cancer walk in 99 (as a friend of a friend) and got me through 5 Chicago Marathons! I never could have imagined doing a marathon when we first met. You’re right! Spending this time together lets you share so much of yourself and during the 3 day walk you encouraged and motivated me. It meant more than you can ever imagine. Even when I disagreed, like “The hill is your friend” I knew that you were there and that support would see me to the finish! You gave me the confidence to believe that I could even consider the marathon. I love you for it and nothing compares to the friendships like this!