In life, we have encountered, are encountering, and will encounter many relationships. Some are meant to be the instant spark that emits a warm diamond-like glow, illuminating a fragment of the blue summer night sky. Yet others are like a delicacy from the depths of memory, embodying the warmest and most tranquil recesses of the heart. I am thankful for what these relationships mean to me personally, for those who have witnessed my growth through time and trials, and for how these relationships serve as companionships that transcend existence.