On relationships -- Losing the "Us" / Lia Gay -- After a while / Veronica A. Shoffstall -- Soul mates / Fran Leb -- The Miss of a great "Miss" / Jack Schlatter -- My First kiss, and then some / Mary Jane West-Delgado -- On friendship -- Betty Ann / Ina hughs -- The Gossiper / author unknown -- A simple Christmas card / Theresa Peterson -- She told me it was okay to cry -- Daphna Renan -- On family -- She didn't give up on me / Sharon Whitley -- Mama's hands / Tommi Jo Casteel -- Unconditional mom / Sarah J. Vogt -- The Bible / Beckah Fink -- On love and kindness -- Tigress / Judith S. Johnessee -- Bright heart / Jennifer Love Hewitt -- Reaching out to a Stranger / Barbara A. Lewis -- Smile / Barbara Hauck -- On learning -- Egg Lessons / Kimberly Kirberger -- A long walk home / Jason Bocarro -- The cost of gratefulness / Randal Jones -- Mrs. Virginia DeView, where are you? / Diana L. Chapman -- Tough stuff -- I'll always be with you / Dale and Dar Emme -- My story / Lia Gay -- Somebody should have taught him / retold by Jane Watkins -- Just one drink / Chris Laddish -- The dance / Tony Arata -- Making a difference -- What is success? Ralph Waldo Emerson -- Be cool...stay in school! / Jason Summey -- The leader / Tony Overman -- Courage in action / Bill Sanders -- Going for it! -- The girl next door / Amanda Dykstar -- I'll be back / Jack Cavanaugh -- Just me / Tom Krause -- True hight -- David Naster