“Sometimes life seems very unfair when things like this happen but if one can remain strong and receive support from family, which you are doing, and also friends then with the right attitude go forwards in other ways.” These are words which came to me from a letter which was sent from Tink/Jinnie on my birthday. They have stayed with me ever since as they mean a great deal to me, because this year I unfortunately failed my degree which upset me, but I also felt really upset that that I might have disappointed my family. But my family were very supportive and helped me on my way. My mom and sisters were great through that time. But Tink, always had high hopes for me and I always remembered her words of support to me when I was doing my degree, hearing her say “Go get that 2:1” and it always helped. I found it hard to tell her especially of my disappointment, so in the end my mom did. And then I got this letter, this letter that contains all the strength and passion that came from my auntie, a letter that made me feel so much better and positive about my future, a letter that will always inspire me to achieve the highest things in life, and maybe even that illusive 2:1. A letter that will stay with me forever, a letter that I will read and will always make me feel better, a letter that will always connect me to her. I never said thank you to her, or Giles for that letter, I always thought I could do it tomorrow. So now is my chance, Thank you Giles for telling me to keep my pekker up, I have and will, and of course: Thank you very much Tink, I love you very much. The fact that you were in my life has only made mine stronger. Thank you!