...I also have an extended family. The people who stayed. The people who became more than friends; the people who open the door when I knock. That's what it all boils down to. The people who have to open the door, not because they always want to but because they do. Diane Keaton
About This Quote

This quote came from a letter written by a man who was seriously injured in a car accident. He kept the letter close to his heart until his death, and it has been passed down through the years. It's called a "wish-write" because the writer had hoped that he would find a way to be reunited with his dear friend after death, but instead of giving up hope, he chose to share his story.

Source: Then Again

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