Thanks to all

As some of you know today is my birthday and what a day it has been. My birthday for the past few years have not been anything for me to celebrate and today I realize what a blessed life I have. I have reason to celebrate again, as I take time to reflect, I want to thank all of you who have been on this journey with me. There is a reason why things happen the way they do, we may not discover the reason and some times it is very obvious. The relationships that have developed and ones that have grown stronger is the reason why I celebrate today.

Chris, Melissa and Ethan(my BFF's) the amount of support and love that these three people have given me has been awesome and unsurpassed. Ethans' smile got me thru every tough day that I thought I had, every dinner and sleep over with them healed my heart.

The DC and ONC group Jeff, Sharon, Mary, Joel, Ann, Heather, Lauri, Julie, Tamara and Becky. Even though a few are no longer with this group each one holds a special place in my heart. This group of people saved me and brought me back to where I should have always been, have been the inspiration for me to keep living with my chin up, and living every day to the fullest. I could go on and on about this awesome group and would fill up many pages about each person and what they mean to me.

Randy, Angie, Caleb, Emily, Katy, JJ. My beautiful brother, sister and their kids, showed me how to stand up in the face of adversity. I have so much pride and admiration for this family, to face the adversity that they faced and keep going has been tremendous.

Brian and Amber, my beautiful brother and sister have kept me smiling when I thought there was nothing to smile about. The time that I spent with them brought me peace.

Mom and Dad, without there guidance and teaching nothing like this would have been possible, it has brought me full circle.

My Grandma, Unwavering love, kindness and unwavering support from her keeps me going, to strive for my best. I thank her from the bottom of my heart for the help she has given me.

This is just a small look into a few people who have touch my life in a tremendous way. It is hard to put into words what they all have meant to me and the way I feel about them all.