Letter From Alisa

Dear Scott,

Even if there is a time I can't be composed, I have friends who will be, and if they feel like falling apart I'll be the one standing straight. And if we both lose our wits, I have a plan. We'll cry and cry and then we'll talk. And then we'll sing. As loud and as strong and as best as we can, we will sing. Who knows what makes the earth go 'round, but it is definitely singing that makes the blood keep flowing. Somewhere in the back of my brain, the part that is connected to my soul, I get it. I totally get it. One day I think I'll understand it enough to voice it out loud. Right now, there is only one thing I know for sure. Feeling like your life is over and wanting to let go or just quit is okay. The thing that isn't okay is giving in to that urge. Overrule the unfairness with love, compassion and a willingness to live.

-- Alisa, age 17

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