in my place

"i'm going to miss having you around." those words touched me today. they came from someone whom i've always loved, whom i have always seen as a pillar of strength, whom i have always thought didn't think very highly of me. she told me that she has really enjoyed seeing all my progress, and that i had saved her life several times this summer. though i'm sure that was an exaggeration, it still touched me because i know she's had a rough summer. she works harder than almost anyone i know, and she commented on how much i have helped her and kept her sane. i wish i had developed a close relationship with her earlier in life. she's a very sweet lady.