Letter to Someone's Ancestor

Dear David,
 I don't know why your name unveiled itself to me. It was just one of many on the page, and there are many others like me out there sitting in front of computer screens prayerfully trying to decipher a long ago census worker's cramped writing. Your name seemed funny to me at first, appearing as Dand. I quickly moved to the next name, but a quiet voice somewhere in the back of my mind whispered, "His name is David." I looked back, and instead of scribbled handwriting, I saw a clearly legible 'David' written there. I took a moment to ponder the significance of the moment. Perhaps your progeny has been searching for years to find your name. Perhaps you have been waiting a long time to be found. Perhaps your family just needed the one final push to break open your line. I don't know the real reason and I don't know the actual circumstance, but I do know that moments like this are what I live for. Stories like yours, even if they are only imagined, are the ones I long to finish. David, someday I hope to be able to meet you and shake your hand. Until then, I will be here- in front of a computer screen striving to finish more stories like yours.

With much love,
Emma-Leigh Owen
Indexer

Dear Friend

Dear Friend,
 Thank you for listening...I know that I am not always the easiest person to get along with and that sometimes I probably use your shoulder a little too much, but I wanted to let you know that I appreciate it.
 I know that we have had our tough times and that our friendship almost didn't last, but I am saying right here and right now that I will be forever grateful that it did.
 Thanks for always knowing what to say and when to say it, even if it's hard to hear and I really don't want to listen. You are helping to make me stronger.
 Thanks for not giving up on me when I was out of line. I know I've been there a time or two, but you never stay mad at me for long. I am trying to learn from your example.
 You are very special to me, and even though sometimes you annoy me to no end, I can't imagine my life without you.
 Thank you!

Love,
Emma-Leigh