Sometimes, someone comes into your life
at the most unexpected times.
You have never met them in person,
but a friendship forms
and those bonds are deep-set.
They are there when you need them,
and you are there when they need you.
Tony and Dianne came into my life just like that.
Then, I had my major stroke.
Tony and Dianne was very distraught,
as were many of my dear friends.
Tony owned Seven Wonders of the World, and Dianne, his wife,
tried to keep things straight, as much, as she could.
They both poured their heart and soul into that competition.
Then, suddenly, they disappeared.
Of course, the real friends were worried to death.
No word, no way to get in touch.
Finally, Dianne came to us and told us Tony had developed CCL.
We were devastated.
Due to his health, and medical treatment being so far,
and taking up so much time,
they decided to give themselves a break from competitions.
I guess, deep down, they are what really
inspired me to start my own web competition.
Tony and Dianne, I love you like my own family,
and I miss you both so much.
Lei Lani, 2004