You will not quietly pass into oblivion. You swiftly did away with carefully crafted plans, made by a busy mind, unaware of a heart that wished otherwise. You gave that heart a voice that should long have been listened to, one that was finally heard when the endless scheming was quieted, when the world would not abide by the plan. I know now I can’t help but be true to that voice.

You were kind in your teaching, sending the most unexpected and happy turns, exactly when control was forsaken. I am left hurting, but most thankful. Goodbye 2004.