She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~Barbara Alpert
This was Robyn and I, in a nutshell. Growing up there were days I would have traded her for a puppy or even a cookie. Even on bad days, I had this belief that I was put on the earth to take care of her. In the end, Robyn gave me so much more than I gave her. She strengthened me with her challenging ways. She gave me courage when I didn't think I had any, She made me laugh when I felt like crying. She was there for me on my darkest days, staying positive, knowing exactly what to do and say and when to stay quiet. When I was lonely, she was always there. She taught me to fight for what I believed in and to stand up for myself, even when it meant standing up to her. She forgave quickly and loved with her whole heart and never, ever missed an opportunity to laugh. She taught me the fine art of sarcasm and the vocabulary of sailors. And since I couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time, she was also there to teach me humility. She taught me that fashion is a state of mind, animal prints are always in style, perfume and lip gloss are just as important as clothing and even tall, clumsy girls can wear stilettos. And last, but just as important, if the music is good, dance.
Robby left me with with a million memories, each of them beautiful, each of them priceless and profound. I don’t know when I will see her again, but until then, I owe her the debt of a happy life, well lived. Just like I promised.