I realized that last post made it a little too much about Matt. Healing, love, acceptance comes from many sources.  I don’t want to give the impression that Matt is the only friend who adds value to my life or that has helped me out because that is absolutely not true.  I have many friends that, without which, I could not be the person I am.  I believe we all need to take the time to be authentic with the people in our lives, to share ourselves and the let others know how much we value them. My friends are exactly those kinds of people.

I can’t thank all of the people in my life enough.  Pat & Heather, Jessica & Ethan Shurick (just to clarify for those that know the former therapist Ethan, different person), Tony & Ken, Maurea, Matt & Amanda, Len & Ella, Marvin, Matt L., John, Greg, Mike, Eric, Melinda, Deloa, Sue, Larry, Shaun & Rachelle, Pat, Peggy, Michelle, Jason, Jeff, and all the wonderful people in the Lounge that I haven’t mentioned by name, …the list is just goes on and on.  If I didn’t mention you, it isn’t because I don’t love you. You are all very important to me.

I am the woman I am today, embracing 50 with gusto because each of you adds so much joy to my life. Each of you has a special gift and I value each one of you tremendously. Thank you.  You are the greatest gift I ever have received or will receive.