The older I get, the more grateful I become - for lots of things, but mostly for the people I've known. I want to let them know that they’ve altered my life by something they’ve done or maybe just said. I know how differently things could have turned out without them.
The list, in random order, grows each year and, for that, I’m also grateful. I'll never be able to return all the kindnesses. I can just say "thank you" and hope they know how much they have meant.
Miss Hazel - For being my new mom and giving me insight and perspective
Bryan R - For Austin R
Austin R - For my life
Tami - For helping me through my divorce with my father and my move to Indianapolis
Sheila - For always knowing just when to touch base and for my transition to a new life in Indianapolis
Deb - For being a constant and remembering and laughing at pains of the past
Brad B - For the simple “just let it go”
Mike H - For being my lifesaver and becoming my friend
Mike S - For the $80
Ruth N - For the call the day before I discovered my contract was ending
Darbies - For the inspiration
Cynthia M - For the practical and supportive words
Janet B - For encouraging me through the time when I thought everything was my fault
Mary R - For the great story
Mom - For being the one who put it all together
MawMaw - For being my family
Deb F - For being there and not judging
Patty R - For the good times and the introduction to JN
UbF - For calling me "dear", for crossing the street, for rolling down the windows, and for sending flowers
Bryan F - For the card
Jeff M - For the friendship, encouragement and the challenges
Hal G - For the jobs and the nice words
Ping P - For new directions and chances
Pamela A - For the distraction during the transition to Memphis
Melinda - For my 40th birthday
Ms. Newton - For being the best thing about Mississippi….and for the salsa
Linda R - For keeping us for 3 months
Joan W - For letting me move in
Joyce M - For the light
Mr. Barry Mitchell and Ms. Natasha Brewer -