.Auntie....I like them. They are so much nicer thanthose sissy outfits," he softly replied."My darling, you don't sound very sincere. Any young lady...would bejumping up and down filled with happiness just thinking about such ashopping trip much less the salon visit. Remember, you promised to notonly dress but behave like a proper young lady," she scolded."Oh Auntie I really really love my new clothing and the trip to thesalon. I really do. I...I would jump up and down like you say butyou're. She is also a hero. A few months ago this remarkable woman, risked her life, to save others, injured in the process. She showed courage and bravery in the face of danger. It is my great pleasure to present her high school diploma. In addition, I have the honor to present an award to honor her bravery and commitment to her fellow peers. Your fellow class members petitioned the governor and he agreed. You are receiving a special recognition from the Governors office of this great state. The world. Where are you? Ron gives his blessing to my trip and says hello; he has to be in Washington over the weekend.Call me if this works for you. Leave message if I don't answer. I'm in meetings all day.I Love You,KimI couldn't get my cell phone out of my pocket fast enough. My call to Kim went into voicemail, but I left an enthusiastic message for her to fly to Milwaukee, and that I'd meet her there if she gave me details about her arrival.Just before I got on my bike, my cell phone vibrated. Everything was proportional, she just didn’t look skinny like many girls do.When I got back from the woods she was waiting for me in the front hallway. She didn’t say anything when I told her that her mother had died, she just shrugged and looked at me as if to say, “Now what?” Somehow, given her circumstances, I wasn’t surprised at all. I’d seen lots of homeless kids on the streets of New York City and they all had similar looks in their eyes. Then suddenly she smiled and I new right then and.