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When I was younger I could not understand why your eyes followed me around the room, outside the door and across the street.

When I was younger I could not understand the extra sweater I had to wear, the hat, the gloves, the shoes I wore on my feet.

When I was younger I cound not understand going to church at least every Sunday morning, saying yes sir and yes ma'am as a demonstration of respect.

I think I know now; You wanted me to feel loved, to be safe, to feel whole, to know God for myself and to be proud t be me.

Thank you for these gifts of maturity.