Very Best wishes Stuart and Wendy!
As January 11th, 2009 draws to a close, and you both enter your 61st year of life, I feel I must reveal myself and share well wishes.
Stuart and I met online in late 2004. From that very first e-mail, I was drawn to his energy, wit and enthusiasm. Our mostly electronic relationship continued until... 2006, when we began meeting in central ohio coffee shops, primarily in Lima and Columbus, chosen usually for the strength of the wireless signal and the brew. Our relationship blossomed! We now sometimes even meet for a wacky "healty carb" runner lunch.
Am I the other woman?
No, yet, from that very first Run to Remember E-Mail in 2004, I understood that Stuart was a truly special person.
Today, I know Stuart as mentor, teacher, boss, running consultant, stand in dad, and thankfully, friend. I have grown used to the fact that he arrives for every appointment 15-30 minutes early! And daily, I am inspired by his dedication to hospice care and his tenacious attention to building Run to Remember into a premier athletic fundraising force. And with you, Stuart, it will "get wings".
Stuart, thank you for sharing your passion, creativity, patience, generosity, ZEST, professionalism, and dedication with me. You are a gift to me and to all who know you.
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Dearest Wendell,
It's been 15 years (!) since we did our last Children Now Report Card together but you still make the grade with me:
Smarts -- A
Savvy -- A
Strategic Thinking -- A
Sense of Humor -- A
Kindness and Class -- A++
I was a freshly minted policy wonk and you set me on my way. Thank you!
It was wonderful to catch up in the Pittsburgh airport last year.
All the best to you and Stuart.
Much love,
Debby-Lou and Andy
And special hugs from Ned and Logan, the adorable boys you know only from pictures.
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