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I truly thank you
for all that you did yesterday.

I really enjoyed my birthday,
and having you here with me
to share my 50th
meant more than I can say.

It was one of the best gifts
I could have received.

I am sincerely sorry
for any pain or discomfort
I may have caused you.

Janelle,
I will say it again;
my love for you is strong,
and I know you hold
deep feelings for me as well.

My hope,
and my quiet prayer,
is that you can forgive me
and allow your heart
to love me too.

That is my dream.

Love always

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