Thank you for understanding my email and for being so easy-going about my request. If you were angry about it, at least you didn't show it. It was a relief.

Thank you for being my therapist. This year I have done some wonderful things. I went solo camping. I bought a nice car that I still can't believe is mine. I'm living in a house and not a crappy apartment. And I saw the Lion King! Most of these things were the result of your presence in my life. I have shared them with you before anyone else.

I wanted to make sustained eye contact with you yesterday and say, "Thank you so much for being my therapist." But I forgot and didn't do it. I think I will send you an email on Thanksgiving, though.