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[lavannah]

Joan Joan Joan they always called me Joan like it was their decision what I was. Why did they make it theirs? It should be my decision, should it not? It begins with your parents of course, because you cannot decide when you are born. But as you grow you can stay as they named you, or branch out. In my experience, I was branched out for me. I

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[father_peter]

I didn't know that. Thank you for telling me, Lavannah. It means a lot to know how she felt.

I am very proud of you. They should never have called you Joan. It wasn't a funny joke, and you emcompass so much more than the girl they all thought they knew anyway. And you're free now. Free with people who understand and love you for who you are. I'm very glad that means you get to accept yourself for who you are as well. You are truly extraordinary.

We do make a very good team, Sweetheart. You and David are the shiny ones though. Well, and Mary of course!

[lavannah]

You are a beacon. I am going to call you Peterbeacon! You shine too. Shiny shine shine.

Like the glitter left behind in the box once you remove all the christmas ornaments....

That's what I am getting...Does that make sense to you?

[father_peter]

It does, Dear Lavannah. It really does.

[angels_facade]

Lavannah is pretty.

I have no idea what any of the other stuff means, but I'm a big believer in being who you are. You go, Honey!

[lavannah]

Thank you very much, Kat.

[whichdoctor]

I'm so glad you were able to find a voice, Lavannah, and that you've found the way to hear those around you. We'll all help each other to be the best that we can together.

Never lose sight of your own shine beside the brightness of others. You're a ray of happiness for us all, Lavannah. We love you. We love Lavannah.

[lavannah]

Thank you, David! I could not have done it without you. I love you and Mary and Christina too!