Here is to a 2009 filled with much SUNSHINE!

Just wanted to take a minute and wish everyone a Happy New Year. And I wanted to take time to dole out some Thank You's. December and the rest of 2008 was pretty rough for me and there were many actions and words of encouragement that got me through.

Keri and Angie - Thanks for the comments on the 13th. You guys are going through the same thing so I know you understand. We had some pretty special parents. Your Mom had a very special place in my heart also, she was one special lady and I know she was proud of her kids. You guys are the best. Love you!

Oh yeah and Angie sorry about messing with your Matty. I had to settle with listening to some Tim so evidently I wasn't good enough for my Timmy, so was you really that good for your Matty? At least I did get my ITunes. :)

Teresa - Thank you for the comments also. And I have been focusing on those good times and yeah there are millions of them.

Loretta - You know I adopted you just like Dad and Mom did. You seen Dad on his last day and I wish you could remember that joke too. You came and seen Mom also. She knew you, but heck who can forget you. Thanks for everything, you are the best.

Dixie - Love your comments too. You also understand the grieving process. Yeah it sucks but we all have to go through it I am just thankful I have family and friends that understand.

Gila - Your email about my Mom and Dad was awesome, I have went back and read it over and over again.

Michelle and Peggy - Talking to you on the phone and your cards remind me just how much Mom meant to many people. And yeah her laughter was infectious.

Hooker - I owe you a big thank you for all the supportive text messages and phone calls. I still am amazed that you could tell from a text if I needed a phone call or not. Also thanks for the therapy road trips, we never went anywhere but we traveled miles. :)

Brandy - Your Gold Star card hit the nail on the head. I keep it close to me at all times and read it a lot. It says it all. I have been through so much and you have always been there for me. I can remember when Betsy died, you were the one that got me through that. I can always count on you.

Loser (Kim)- I thank God everyday that you are my neighbor and niece. You have gotten me through many rough times and I know they were hard for you also, but some how we were therapy for each other. Really thankful for our porch therapy sessions. :)

Scrappy (Candice)- Just like Loser I thank God everyday that you are my neighbor and true friend. And yeah even though I said I didn't want those hugs, I am glad that I got them. Also really like the stories of how Mom messes with you, see she always said she would come and haunt you. :)

Loser and Bird (Jada) & Scrappy and Turtle (Samantha) - Thanks for letting me spend unlimited hours at your house with Bird and Turtle. And yeah sorry if they picked up any of my bad habits. I could be having the worse day and all I have to do is walk in and see my little rays of sunshine smiling at me. I was really thankful for you all going with me to the cemetery, made it easier. Love our family trips together can't wait for our next trip to Gordman's. WAHOO!

You all helped me make it through 2008 and I appreciate and love all of you.


The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.