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[father_peter]

Just a quick note, Renee, because I'm taking your cousin out for some Dad and Tasha time. Before I say what I want to say though, I thought I should inform you that some people suspect that she's the one taking over Bianca's journal. She's very upset about it and some Renee time might help too, though I'll do my best to cheer her up tonight. We'll go somewhere special, though I do fear she's going to take me to some club or...pierce me or something!

I wanted you to know that you were an inspiration to me today. I went with Thomas to see Svetlana and I didn't think I could do it. I kept thinking of all the things she did to me...to my girls...to David and I didn't think I could sit there and talk to her. And then I thought of you and how brave you are to reach out to Josie. You speak to her and encourage her and there's nothing that says you have to do that. No one would blame you if you didn't, and you do it anyway. I find that nothing short of amazing. And thinking about that gave me the strength to visit Svetlana.

I think it's important to tell the people who inspire us, and I wanted you to know that. You gave me strength today without even meaning to. So thank you, Renee. I love you.

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[father-peter.livejournal.com]

We'll work on it. Svetlana was defending herself. She thought we were going to send her soul to hell. We terrified her. Thomas told me a long time ago that he understood and didn't blame her. I never understood until today and without your strength I still might not.

It's easy to overlook flaws when we love someone even though everyone has them. She found what she needed in the end though. And I'm very grateful for that.

[seminalsemiotic.livejournal.com]

Fear can make us do terrible things. I'm certainly very aware of that. I'm glad you were able to reach the understanding of Svetlana's motivations. This really might be the breakthrough you need.

We're all just doing the best we can. We'll get it right in the end. You and Tasha both seem well on the way there *smiles*

[father-peter.livejournal.com]

I hope so, Sweetheart.

And thank you!