For Coral. . .

My other girl friend from college that I have been lucky enough to remain close with despite the distance is Coral. Coral, Kara and I are very close. Coral has also become very close to my older sister, and to Gil. They are like brother and sister. Over the past two years we have been able to get together more often and I have really appreciated those late night talks, and just being able to connect again, like there has been no passage of time. One of the things I really appreciate about Coral is that she is the type of friend that doesn't let you get away with anything. I have valued that so much. Her loyalty and love do not mean she just tells you what you want to hear. She is not afraid to have the hard conversations with you and call you on your crap. I have often needed that check, and I really appreciate the deep honesty and the bravery that is needed for her to be able to do that. I also appreciate that she is always willing to share her stuff with me, to be vulnerable and let me in. There are no walls between us, we talk openly and honestly and to find that in someone is rare and so valuable. She is so beautiful inside and out and she will give you the shirt off her back. She often sacrifices herself for those she loves and has such a hard time putting up boundaries. I admire that lately this is something she is learning, that she is valuable and therefore she needs to put up the boundaries for herself. Loving others, giving to others doesn't mean harming yourself in the process and I am so proud that she has been able to make this transition. As I write this I miss you and love you and can't wait for our next late night talk. . .