[teen spirit]

People usually don't have any idea the impact that just a gesture or a simple conversation may do for someone else...if they did, everyone would be walking around saying kind and complimentary things to each other...so let her know (from your heart), that her words literally saved your life. I agree with everyone else, if you aren't comfortable expressing them personally in words, write them in a heartfelt letter. The feeling that she will experience after reading or hearing your words will be so incredible that she will never forget it for the rest of her life. She will be able to cherish it as a "gift" forever; just as you cherish the "gift" she gave you.
Celebrate yourself for being open enough to hear her words...you had a part to play in it too! Your inner strength you revealed to yourself also needs to be noted and commended! Congratulations on finding your inner power...!!!!!