Thomas Esley had a peace of mind that I could not help but envy. He was everything I was not; he was calm and collected while I was stubborn and rash. He always thought things through while I jumped in headfirst without a second thought. Maybe that is why we made such a good match, even still I always found myself envious.

Whenever any of us would get into an argument he was there to keep us in check. He had the ability to state his opinions and views without sounding biased. He could see both sides of the issue, not just his. He had a good influence on the people he was around and whenever anyone put the blame on him…well he just accepted it with easy strides. He never threw a fit about; he only tried to make things better.

I often found him cleaning up whatever mess I managed to get myself into without any complaints. Yes, Thomas had a peace of mind I could not help but envy, which I could not help but wish for. He was a person I wanted to be worthy of.