1. God

2. For John C on his birthday.

3. You don’t tell me what to do and you lead me by example, with your honesty about your difficulties, frustrations at work and in your relationships and how you handle them.

4. When you visited me at home after I broke my ankle.

5. When you visited me in the hospital

6. The orchid you gave us for a housewarming present

7. Our bench

8. Your love of your nephew

9. Early morning phone calls

10. Your calmness, teaching me that I have much to learn and practice.