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Fred

May 25th, 1996

Dear Ryan,

How do I love thee?
Let me count the ways.
I love you for your sense
of humor. I like you for
your commitment to God &
the church. I like you
for being involved in theater
and acting and helping.
I like you for your patience
and perseverance, of course,
I love you for simply being
Ryan Jevne, Fred and a good guy.

Fred, Just wanted to let you know I appreciate you. For being married for thirty years, we still have a lot to learn about ourselves and each other. We always will. Don't ever lose your openness to other people.

Love,
your friend

Star Amsbaugh

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