welcome back kotter

It's good to be back online for a bit. I feel like it has been months since i last blogged... oh wait, it has! lol. Sorry ladies. I gave up my internet at home for a bit and have been avoiding getting it back on, but now I think I'm ready, besides I'm so behind on how everyone is doing.

Well, I can hardly believe we are in the middle of November. 2009 is nearly over?!? It's just crazy to think about where we were just one year ago. I mean we have really come a far way in just a short amount of time. I will say though, that pushing through this year without my girls right by my side has been different. I can't say how much I have missed having you all around. Although I am glad everyone is venturing out on their own, I am reminded often just how much you all mean to me. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I offer you all this:

Amanda: Thank you for being such a caring friend, and for helping to remind me each day that we all work better when we have the support of others. Not just to lean on for ourselves, but to reach out and support them along the way.

Bri: Thank you for being the anchor that you are. Thank you for your strength and perseverance, and thank you for helping me see the simple joys in life. You are a lovely person inside and out.

Kate: Thank you for your smile and good natured attitude about life. You inspire me to step out of my comfort zone and reach for the stars! Whenever I get nervous about taking a risk, I think to myself, "If Kate can move to Denver.... I can do certainly handle this situation!" So thank you for motivating me (even from a far).

And to Dawn: Thank you for reminding me to give thanks to a higher power each day. You remind me to stay centered and not take life for granted.

I know I haven't been very present these past few months, but I hope you all know how much you I appreciate each of you.

Thank you for being such super friends. :)

With Love,