The Count Down is On

We purchased Zac's ticket to Paris. He departs DTW on January 2nd and returns home on Febuary 16th. It is starting to hit me and the count down is on. I am excited to move and be near Mindy and Jayson, I am sad to leave Karen and Felecia and Andy behind. I am also getting sad about being seperated from Zac for so long. I am looking forward to having Evy, Mindy and Jayson to keep my spirits up :)

December 27th

Zac and I have decided we will make the multi-state drive and bring our stuff (via U-Haul) to Michigan on December 27th. In true man fashion Zac has decided that this will be a nonstop trip (gas, etc. only). He will be departing for Paris on December 31 or January 1 (his birthday) from DTW. It's our plan to celebrate the birth of new baby Schoeb, Christmas, and Zac's birthday once in Michigan.

Wish us luck on our road trip!

American In Paris

It's official, Zac has been excepted for his externship at a restaurant in Paris. He starts on January 3rd. He has also been offered an extended externship at a pastry boutique in Paris. I am hoping he decided to except that one too. It would mean that he would be in France of a little over 2 months, but I think it's a once in a lifetime opportunity. Keep us in your prayers and this great adventure continues.

I am trying to hammer down a moving date for myself as well. Some days I would like to pick up and leave immediately, others I feel a deep sadness about leaving.

I guess that's how adventures go.

YIPPIE!!!!

I'm Still Alive

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. So much has happened and life is moving at a much quicker speed for me right now. I have started my new job as manager at Bath & Body Works. So far it is a great experience. I have met everyone from the sales staff in our "region" to the VP of the Limited Brands Company (and he even knew my name and who I was) :) I do miss the law firm. I think most of all I miss Jennifer and her family antics. The clients were fun to work with and it was exciting to have the inside scoop on people's personal lives. I think I am settling in pretty well all in all. It is nice to be sitting here at 1:00 in the afternoon in my room just doing what I want. Retail has that flexibility. (I will be working on Saturday though)


Zac is doing fabulous in school and has gotten his externship paperwork turned in. Now we are waiting for him to be approved by the school. He went and got his new passport too :) He is starting to fill with the nervous energy that drives him. He's started taking French lesson's before school three days a week. I'll keep you posted on his final destination.

We are getting excited about our up coming move. As it gets closer I wish it would just hurry up and get here so I can start setting some roots and get life started.

I have been thinking a lot about how much I will miss the people I am leaving behind (i.e. felecia, karen and my mom's grave). It makes me sad to think that everyone I love can't be in one place.

Well, I'm going to stop posting right now and check in on everyone else's blogs to catch up - see ya!

Movin' On

I hired my replacement yesterday. She is a great girl and will fit in at the law firm perfectly. I am excited and scared to start the next chapter in my life :) I'm NOT one of those people that hates changes or likes to be stuck in a rut, it's just that sometimes it's a little sad to leave something you've gotten so used to.

I am starting my new adventure in lotion sales management on October 10th. It should be fun and the girls I work with are all super sweet and very nice.

Wish me luck!

Life, Is It Ever What You Thought It Would Be?

I find myself posting this after I have given notice at the law firm here in Minneapolis. I hadn't intended on leaving here so soon. I thought I would stay here until the end of Nov. beginning of Dec. I guess God had other plans for me.

As I started my fourth night of my new part-time job at Bath & Body Works the manager, Amy, said she wanted to speak to me. Oh no, how could I be getting fired from selling lotions on my fourth day, I haven't even worked a full shift on the sales floor yet. As I headed toward the back office to "chat" with Amy she motioned to the door and said "let's chat at the coffee shop." Geez, I am getting fired and they don't even want me in the store! As we sit down my heart races and Amy starts to talk. "I know you've only worked here for a few days but I was wondering if you would consider a career change?" "I would like to offer you a co-manager/manager position in our store with the chance to run your own store." Definitely the opposite of getting fired!

In the end she offered me a totally different career path, offered to pretty much match my current salary, full benefits, 2 weeks paid vacation and relocation to Michigan. Needless to say I talked to Zac and Mindy about the craziness of switching careers (legal field to retail management) prayed a lot and asked for a sign. The signs came and of course I freaked out and I finally decided I would do it. Watch out Retail Management, her I come!

I told my bosses, Judy & Jennifer, that I would be leaving them a little sooner than expected and they are very supportive and excited about the opportunities for me in Michigan.

Wish me luck, I'll keep ya posted.

If anyone knows of someone in Minnesota looking for a full time law office job, send 'em my way - I'm leaving a great one!

The Glory of Another Day!

Yesterday is the past! No need to dwell on it, move on. That's how I'm looking at things. After a good hot shower and a nice detoxifying face mask (courtesy of my new part-time job at Bath & Body) I have a refreshed outlook on life. Roxanne is NEVER going to really get (or want) help and if I’m going to survive the next few months, I am going to adopt the boy's way of dealing with her - just ignore her. She is used to it, I'm not. I was raised by a very friendly and outgoing person. I find it hard to walk into a room and not talk to the person or people already in there. Oh well, I guess it's my turn to adjust my behavior. Their family seems to function best that way so who I think I am trying to change it. (Just someone longing for the family she used to have and LOVED spending time with.) It really shouldn't be that difficult since the only people I normally come in contact with are Carl and Al and they talk to me. I guess the past holiday weekend and my inbread need to celebrate every silly holiday family style (BBQ, chatting, having a group meal) threw that family into a tizzy. Nobody could figure out what to do or say and when they did say something it was mean or argumentative. I guess they do live by one rule I was taught - "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all!" I my case even if you have something nice to say the rule will be not to say anything at all.

CRAZY!!!!!!!! Thanks for letting me vent J

(it's only for a little longer)

Is Crazy Catchy?

My Mother-in-Law is as crazy as they come. Don't just take my word for it; Mindy and Felecia have dealt with her first hand.

This woman is going to be the DEATH of me. She has extreme mental illness running her life and changes her mind daily (if not hourly) as to whether or not she is going to deal with it. Monday she came to me crying because she was so scared and wanted to get help to deal with all her issues (hoarding being a BIG one). Tuesday she hated me for helping her get her kitchen clean Monday night, had thrown one of her Sons out of the house and call Zac 10 times or more at work to complain about how her day was going. Today is Wednesday morning and I am getting the silent treatment (fine by me) and she is sulking around the house being sad and depressed. I can't take the mental rollercoaster - PICK ONE AND BE IT!!!!!

I am more than willing to help a person who has the courage to ask for it but I also know you can't help someone who doesn't want to help themselves. I am fine with all of that. I don't care if Roxanne ever gets help - I just don't want to live in the "crazy" house with her.

Sorry about the stupid post, I just had to vent. Only a few months to go and we're out of there! YIPPIE!!!!

Happy Birthday

I am so excited that my wonderful niece Evy is heading to DisneyWorld to celebrate her 4th birthday. I have to admit, selfishly, I am a little sad that I will not be spending that wonderful day with her!

I know that there is so much worse going on in the world (and our own county) right now. Please forgive my selfishness. I have also been praying for all the people in the South (as I know all you readers have too).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVY!!!! (Sept. 3, 2005)

Closing

The title represents many different events in our lives lately.

1. We closed on the sale of our townhouse in Woodbury yesterday.
2. All ties to my ex-husband have been dissolved with the sale.
3. We've given up some freedom and moved into Zac's Mom's house.
4. The Minnesota chapter in our lives is coming to a close (moving to MI).

All in all, things are going well and we are both happy with the way things are progressing. We are getting our debt paid off quickly and are really getting a good foundation ready for our move. The move is exciting and scary all at the same time. Zac has never lived outside of St. Paul and he has some fear about only knowing a small handful of people. There is definite excitement as well, being closer to my Sister and her (expanding) family is going to be great. Zac and I are hoping to start our own family soon (within the next year) and are really looking forward to being able to bring up our children together. Family is important to us!

My First Day

Last night was my first shift at J.Jill. So far so good. The ladies I work with seem nice and it certainly isn't a hard job. I think my biggest challenge will be the fashion challenged 40 something’s of the greater Twin Cities area :)

Updates

GOOD:

• The appraisor is coming out at 1:30 August 9th.
• Our closing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on August 25th.
• Eric cooperated and signed the Quit Claim Deed without a hassle.
• We are planning on moving our stuff out on August 20th.
• Buffalo Wild Wings want to promote Zac after only a week working there.
• I got a part-time job at J.Jill (40% off).

NOT SO GOOD:

• Moving into Roxanne's on August 20th (sniff, sniff).
• My car died (but has amazingly come back to life).
• Zac's car was vandalized in his school parking lot.

Looks like the "Good" is winning out. Thanks for all the love, support, prayers and help! We couldn't make it through the "Not So Good" or "Good" with out you guys!

The "Secret Plan" Revealed

As many of you have guessed, my secret plan is to move to Michigan. It looks like the chances of Mindy, Jayson and the rest of the Schoeb family moving to Minnesota are slim to none so the Clegg family (small as it may be) is headed out there!

Things are really taking shape and if all goes well I hope to be out there by the end of December with Zac joining me after his European externship is over in late March.

I am really excited about this idea. I won't be left lonely while my hubby is off finishing up his schooling and I will be able to help Mindy out with the new baby and Evy.

If any of you current Michigan-er's know of any Office Admin jobs coming available around that time, keep me in mind.

PRAISE GOD!!!

I mean it as whole heartedly a possible. God has answered our prayers and our house is SOLD! It sold in less than one week. We got our price and our terms and things are falling into place.

I have a secret plan and I talk to God (and Mindy) about it a lot, it seems that it may not have to be a secret for much longer!

Thanks for all your prayers and support! I'll keep you posted!

(The closing is tentatively set for August 25th)

The First...

Zac and I had our first showing last night. The house looked GREAT and I am anxiously awaiting feedback from our Realtors. I'll keep y'all posted :)

Ready... Set... GO!?

Zac and I signed the paperwork last night and the house is offically on the market this afternoon. Pray for a quick sale.

My car has offically broken down and is just sitting in the driveway :(
(I am looking at it like a decoration for the driveway - so people know you can park an SUV in the driveway, kind of like an example.) I know things will work out and I am suprisingly up-beat.

Thirty

Ok, my birthday is over and life has continued… I must as well.

I have made a new resolution to start out my thirtieth year, I will get serious about losing weight and enjoying life. I have decided to start the "points" again and walk daily. So far so good! I am also going to try like heck not to let life's little hurtles get me so frustrated (i.e. my car has no radio right now because it's either working radio and the car won't start or no radio and the car runs fine.)

30 = Just roll with it!

Happy Birthday Mom!

The Plunge

Well, it's official, Zac's taken the plunge into the food service business. He took a new job as a cook at the new Buffalo Wild Wings opening by our house in Woodbury. He starts this Sunday. This is very exciting and scary for us. The experience in the restaurant business will be GREAT the pay cut, not so great.

Cross your finger and keep us in your prayers.

The house will be going on the market the week of the 25th (hope for a quick sale).

It's In The Water!!

HELP... something is in the water lately. Not only is my sister expecting, but now both the girls I work with are too! Babies galore - Yippie! Felecia, any news :)

"Weight"y Issue!

I have finally figured out that I have been sabotaging myself! For the last 2 1/2 months I have been doing the low/NO carb thing. In the beginning it was working great. I was eating healthy and exercising regularly (walking at least 3 miles 5 times a week). The extra pounds were slowing coming off. (I fondly refer to these extra pounds as the "dating weight" since I had put on about 25 pounds since I started dating Zac 2 years ago.) I was happy with this progress then it all stopped. I have not lost a single pound for 4 weeks! I have continued with the eating and exercise and have complained to Zac and Mindy incessantly. Still nothing.

As I was sitting at work surfing the web (too bad that doesn't burn calories) I decided to visit the Starbucks website to check out the employment opportunities (another long story). I checked out the nutritional info for my favorite daily coffee drink (non-fat, grande latte). 24 CARBS and all 24 of them are sugar! I have unknowingly been drinking my daily intake of carbs and not even knowing it - YIKES!

Now, armed with the knowledge that I have been shooting myself in the foot, I am going to cut out those daily trips to Starbucks and hopefully the stagnant weight loss with come to an end.

Wish me luck!

Student Loans Part II

Just an update - I am feeling pretty good about myself. I did figure out how to get Zac's student loans consolidated before the June 30th deadline AND we got a 2% interest rate for the life of the loan! Yippie!!!!

Getting Older May Not Be So Bad!

I know the topic headline is a shock to most people that know me. As I am quickly approaching 30 I am feeling older and older every second and terrified with ever tick of the clock.

My Grandma is back in town for a 2 week visit and she has unknowingly helped ease me into the idea of getting older. After a LONG brunch with her on Sunday it has come to my attention that it must be OK as you get older to just forget about anything you just don't like or to totally make up any thing you want - even if it is a flat out lie and everyone you are talking to knows it. My Grandma has really mastered the art of lying or changing the story. If it is socially acceptable to just change the facts of history that you don't agree with as you age then count me in! Oh, for the record I will be 25 for the rest of my life! (Even if it is overtly obvious that I am lying!)

Seriously, I know Mindy will agree, it is getting harder and harder to deal with her and her evermounting pile of lies and untruths. I have been praying for help and I know it will come, I just can't wait for her to go back to Michigan. Sorry Sis!

Student Loans

Ok, I'm in WAY over my head with this one. I guess there have been some law changes and student loan interest rates are heading sky high after June 30th. Zac needs to consolidate his student loans before this date to lock in at a super low rate (2.6% or so). We have NO idea how to go about this. Anyone out there done it? Help me if you can - Thanks!

One Man & Two "babies" 

Updates from the Married-Single, Non-Mom Gal's Life

Sorry for the delay in Blogging. Things have been a little hectic around our house recently.

I am happy to report that my little sister and new little Schoeb are doing fine after the possible miscarriage scare!

Zac started 3 new classes this week... Kitchen Management, Speech, and Psychology.

Al (Zac's baby brother) enrolled in AND graduated from The Minnesota School of Bartending. (This also brings on a lengthy Mother-in-Law story to be told at a later date.)

We planted our first garden - herbs of course. Zac is really stoked about using fresh herbs for cooking.

Zac secured another catering gig - a tea party for 30 guests (Mother-in-Law drama included - like you expected otherwise.)

Ex-Husband drama - possible baby Braden out there???

On top of all that I am feeling my own personal unrest. I have been wrestling with feelings of unbalance in my work life. I love my job but HATE the location. Over the past 3 weeks it has taken me over an hour to get into the office and at least an hour an 15 minutes to get home. I just feel like I could be doing something better with my time (and money). Maybe I should be looking for a job closer to home. Maybe I should just stick it out for one more year, after Zac is done with school we hope to relocate anyway. I even feel conflicted when I pray about it. If I am supposed to give my worries up to God and I quietly look to see what's out there, am I really not giving it up? Am I supposed to sit and wait for God to drop something in my life? HELP!!!!! ADVICE PLEASE!!!!

Mother's Day

Hope all the Mom's in my world enjoyed their special day.

Being Motherless on Mother's Day is not an easy task for me. Getting past the memories of the way things used to be and moving on with the way they are has been a struggle. This year I decided to try something different. I did not include myself in the Mother's Day brunch for Zac's Mom, instead Sue (a fellow mother-less friend) and I headed to the Mall of America. We walked and talked and took in some of the Race for the Cure events going on that day. This was very appropriate given the fact that we both lost our Mother's to forms of cancer. During our day of self-medicated shopping and coffee drinking Sue's Dad called to see why she had decided not to join in the family celebration for her own Mother-in-Law. Sue told her Dad what she and I were up to and oddly he responded "well everyone isn't a Mother." That got us thinking... we removed our mother-lessness from the equation and that left us feeling even more self-aware. Not only do we not have Mothers, we aren't Mother's either. We then started to discuss our friend and family who are Mothers, it was our overall feeling that you are AMAZING women and we really admire and thank you for all you do in our lives. Just your presents can be calming. You may not be our biological Mother's but you have all help shape our lives - THANKS GIRLS!

I'm So Proud!

Just wanted to update the blogging world, Zac successfully finished his very first solo catering gig. It was a friend's 30th birthday party (50 to 75 guests). He grilled ribs, burgers, two types of chicken, prepared prosciutto & apple crustini, wild mushroom & goat cheese mini strudels, brushetta, and rosemary crusted steak fries. (Yummy!) Everyone raved about the food and he had a great time. This may be the beginning of something GREAT!

"WANTED"

Wanted, one part-time job.

I am currently looking for something to fill some of my alone time durring the week nights and a way to make some extra cash (wedding bills still coming in).

If you know of anything or anyone hiring, let me know

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Almost 30
Loves people and pets
Available after 5:00 Monday thru Friday
Will do just about anything
Blah, Blah, Blah...

Thanks!

Auntie & Uncle x's 2!

Yippie!!! Zac and I can't begin to tell you all how excited we are to become an Auntie and Uncle (again)! Mindy and Jayson are having another baby. This means me, Evy and Zac will be able to start our own little club, "The Oldest Ones". Watch out world here comes another Schoeb! Yippie!!!

Nothing New To Report

The title says it all. There has been nothing exciting or eventful (that I can dish about) happening with the newly formed Clegg family.

School is going well for the Mr. and the Mrs. is keeping busing tyring to get her thank you's out in a timely fashion.

I'll keep ya'all posted!

The Newlyweds!

We did it - we're hitched! Things went great and the wedding and reception were fabulous thanks in no small part to Mindy and Felecia and the rest of the gang.

Thank you to everyone for your warm wishes and thoughtful messages - they are truly appreciated (thanks misty, and you're not a stranger).

The honeymoon was a success, Florida was beautiful and warm and sunny. No rain until we were flying home. Zac and I intend to keep the honeymoon phase going as long as possible :) We are enjoying our blissful union and adjusting to "married life." Nothing much has changed in the physical sense but the secure feeling has really take root in our hearts and souls!

Thanks again for all of your encouragement, love and support!

We're Newlyweds! 

Finals Day

Today is filled with many different types of finals.

Zac's school finals
My final day as Libby Peterson
Zac's final day as a single man
Our final day of "dating"

As our day of finals comes to and end, it is with building excitement that we look forward to our first day of "firsts!"

The first day as Husband & Wife
The first time someone calls me "Mrs. Clegg"
The first time we can check the "married" box on a form
The first day of the rest of our married life

Thanks for all your love and support in getting us through the finals and onto the firsts!

The Final Count(down)

As this week draws nearer to a close, the final counts are needed and I am getting more and more excited. It sounds like my maid and matron are ready and waiting for the fun to begin as well. Watch out world here comes Zac & Libby's Wedding - ready or not!

Closer & Closer!

It's offical, the wedding is almost here. Zac and I are so excited! We can't wait to celebrate with all of our friends and family (and eat cake)! The countdown is on - only 14 days from Saint Paddy's Day!

The Weight of the World!

I know everyone says God doesn't give you anything he knows you can't handle but I'm really feeling the weight of it all today!

Massage anyone!?

My Culinary Student

On with brighter news. Zac finished his finals in Purchasing and he is still offically an "A" student!

Progress Halted?

As I return to work today feeling a little defeated by the outcome of yesterday, I can't help but hear a soothing voice in my heart... "This too shall pass."

I had such high hopes for yesterday and it seems they were never destined for fruition. The moving truck that was scheduled to be at Grandma's old place yesterday has apparently broken down about 300 miles from us. I took the day off work to be there just to make sure Grandma's stuff would be pack and caringly moved on its way to her NEW home. Not going to happen. I held out hope yesterday and didn't go to the office "just in case they were able to make it or get a spare truck." Poor Jayson worked so hard to get them to me; it just wasn't meant to happen.

I've heard that Grandma and Mindy have been struggling the last few days and I had hoped that just knowing they would be able to settle into a "real living situation" soon would help them both. I guess it will be a few more days - I know they will make it and I hope they can both find some peace soon.

As I sit typing this little "blog" I can hear my Mom's quiet voice in my heart reminding me again that "this too shall pass."

Progress?

Lately I haven't been sure if I am actually making any progress. The wedding seems to be reaching the final "do or die" stage. I know it doesn't sound all wedding-y and romantic, I have been referring to the decisions of recent as "do or die" simply because we either "do" whatever is in question or the task or item "dies" and we don't have it, do it, eat it, or talk about it anymore. So far not too many things have fallen under the "die" designation. (thankfully)
Grandma's house and move is in full swing. She is gone and I have been to hell and back, I mean her house. With the help of Zac and Karen, I have managed to sort through most of the stuff she has instructed be sent to her. About 1/2 the stuff in her apartment will remain after Tuesday. I will have to use the "do or die" anthem with the remaining remnants of her life here. "Do" we bring it to storage or does it "die" from our lives and head to the Goodwill. Wish me luck! I am hoping to have Grandma's place totally cleaned out by March 23rd. I'm hoping to take a break from my life as I know it for the Easter Holiday and then jump back into Wedding Mode on March 28th as the final days before the wedding tick by. I am really looking forward to that week. Mindy and the family will be arriving and all the fun will begin, dresses, girly stuff, final count for the caterer's, flowers, cake, music, hair, nails, tuxes - EXCITMENT!

The Best "NON" Shower Ever!

I just want to say thank you to Mindy and Felecia. I had a really GREAT time on Saturday. I know it was a difficult task to pull off and you two made it look flawless! Thank you both so much. It really makes me feel so blessed to have you in my life, I love you both!

Thanks girls - it was the BEST!

The Duke's of Hazzard

Ever wonder what it's like to be driving a car that is steadily picking up speed and then realize you have no brakes? If you ever watched the Duke's of Hazzard you'd know that the end result is usually the driver of that crazy car ending up in a pile of hay or a nearby swamp.

NOT IN REAL LIFE, you are totally freaked out and can see the life of a total stranger passing in front of you. Thankfully when my brakes went out as I was leaving the parking ramp yesterday I managed to save the body of my vehicle, the body of the woman crossing the street in front of me, the body of the city bus to my left and my own body.

As for the wedding savings, not so lucky, I'm almost positive I WON'T be able to save that. It will now be put toward fixing whatever caused my own personal Duke's of Hazzard moment.
Wish me luck!

Tape this on the Fridge

The answers to life’s problems are NOT behind my refrigerator door!

10 Pounds

I am officially 10 pounds lighter! Yippie!!!

Our Wedding

As the wedding is QUICKLY approaching, I find myself getting more and more nervous and excited. I can't remember the last time I felt the rush of a good nervous energy!

I am preparing to get my invitation in the mail and with every passing day I make several (ok it feels like THOUSANDS of) lists of things that still need to get done. Boy, the Bridezilla's must really be a wreck at this point. I am so excited and nervous and starting to fall apart slightly, although, if confronted by an innocent bystander I would never admit to that. I just feel like everything is starting to need daily attention - the food, the flowers, the dress and fittings, the shoes, the license, the ceremony, the thank you notes, the honeymoon, the music, the favors, the theme tables. But, I can't wait to see it all come to fruition. Thanks to my wonderful family - things are coming along beautifully!

Well, I have to go tend to my many lists now... Thanks for listening!

Progress on our Wedding 

Mom

There is so much inside me that I just can't find the words. All I can manage is "I love and miss you so much Momma!"

I love my friends and family too! Thanks for being there!

The Loss Continues

My second weigh-in has come, and I was victorious. A lose of 1.2 pounds!

Reservations Anyone?

My personal Chef is now in the throws of his culinary education. Things are going great and he is still the 2nd highest ranked student in his class! As he is currently studying nutrition, I am finding it very nice to have all my meals precisely balance according to the diet or lifestyle they are currently practicing. I'll keep you posted as progress continues. By the way, the Chef loves to take weekend reservations!

Woo-Hoo!

The shower is offically OFF! Oh the relief (for all involved I'm sure)!

6.2 Pounds!

In a last ditch effort to lose some weight for my upcoming wedding I decided to join Weight Watchers last week. I have been a member in the past and found that the simple idea of paying helps aide the weight loss process. (I refuse to pay to GAIN weight!) I have lost 6.2 pounds in my first week.

Just want to share some good news!

A Tribute to Mindy and Felecia

So, I have done my Daughter-In-Law'ish duty and let my Mother-In-Law (to be) throw me a bridal shower. YUCK!!! Anyone who knows me knows I HATE showers.

I thought I would try to minimize the agony of all of this by asking Mindy to "help" (do for) Roxanne plan it. I think the only thing I have accomplished in that request was to be sure my dear Sister has quickly gotten a 50+ year old child.

I just want to let Mindy and Felecia (and the rest of the world) know just how much I love and appreciate them. Thank you for all of your support, inspiration and dedication! You girls are the best and I am eternally grateful. I promise to take on any task either of you wish you won't have to have a hand in at your slightest request.

THANK YOU! You two are the BEST bridesmaids a bride could ever hope for and even better FRIENDS! I love you both!

Thanks!

As January was approaching this year I found myself hoping against hope that this would be the one that would turn, as recent past January's haven't historically been so great. So far, not so good. I am determined NOT to let it get me down though.

I want to thank everyone that has been there with loving support, quiet prayers and strong helping hands. Without you I would not be able to see that (to quote a very special person in my life) "this to shall pass." Everyone is saddled with their own burdens and troubles. Sometimes it's easy to lose perspective and feel that yours are the absolute worst - rarely the actual truth.

Thanks for helping me keep my spirits up and my heart alive!