Thankful

This Thanksgiving is especially difficult for me, as it is the first big holiday without Cindy. Since her passing, I don't take anything, or ANYONE for granted and I feel today is a good day to share the love.

Jeanie - you are my Rock! I don't know how I would've survived this past year from the robbery to Cindy, without you by my side. I am eternally thankful to God for sending you to me, even if he worked through our sons to do it. For everything - THANK YOU!

Kim - the first online friend I met in person. OMG, the fear on everyone's face when I told them I was meeting you - but I never had that fear (or my mace, because I left it home, remember? LOL) From our first phone conversation I felt I knew you my entire life and you became a staple, and a part of who I am today. Thank you for the laughs, through the good and the bad.

Malorie - The one that showed up at my 40th bday party when I was expecting Linda. You shocked the heck out of me and from that day on, I knew you were someone that I could count on. I loved visiting you to do the "halloween" thing - even if it did suck, and look forward to more visits, in addition to the annual convention. You were my itunes tutor and my editor for BD and you never called me an idiot -so thank you! Thank you for being a ray of sunshine in my life.

KEren - I love our texts about a certain someone and I'm more than honored that you'd come to ME for advice. Thank you for being the awesome woman you are, and for crossing the country every year for the convention. I look forward to seeing you grow, get married, and have your own kids. Thank you for being the daughter I never had.

Linda - what can I say about you? You have taught me sooo much and when I'm with you there is nothing but laughter and smiles. I miss our nightly chats and the secrets shared, but mostly lets not forget the online drinking game! One of the best nights of my life - hilarious! Thank you for always being there for me.

Eline - my rising star! Thank you for sharing your dream with me, and asking me for help and/or advice on your songs. You inspire me to keep following my dreams, so THANK YOU!

Jeff - my brother and friend. We've been through hell and back and I'm glad that as adults, through it all, our relationship has continued to blossom and I consider you one of my best friends. Thank you for always being there, Italy, and for teaching me how to live the life.

Michael - I loved you since I was six. Through thick and thin we've stayed together and continue to prove everyone wrong when they told us we shouldn't get married 18.5 years ago. I look forward to making the rest of our dreams come true, and growing old together. But just remember - I'm dying first! LOL

To my parents - thank you for life and for the support system we have 'together'

My kids - you keep me on my toes and I love you.

Cindy - I miss you everyday but I find peace in knowing that you are in a better place and happier than this earth could ever make you. I love you.

I am thankful to ALL of you and to anyone I've forgotten...don't take it personally - you know how I feel about you and I'm blessed to have you all in my life as well.