Gratitude

This has a little to do with my situation, but more of my post today just has to do with a few people that I'm grateful for.

First, I would like to mention a woman I work with who I am so happy to be able to call my friend. She had the courage to get to know me when it seemed like everyone around her was telling her negative things. Most of the negativity had to do with their own insecurities I suppose, but this lady eventually saw through it, and I can honestly say that I cherish the friendship that we have. Thanks Julie for taking the time to get to know me, and letting me in to your life as well. I am blessed to have you. Thanks for letting me share that Chiefs blanket today in the meeting too :) Much appreciated!

Second is someone that I am proud to call one of my very best friends. I fell in love with her sense of humor and overall character during a trip to Westport with my brother, his girlfriend at the time, and another friend of his, Summer. I've known her for more than 12 years, and she did for me what none of my brother's friends had. She sat in the front row of the funeral home with me when my brother passed away, and did not leave my side. I will always love her for that. She's wonderful in many ways; warm, funny, fiercely loyal to her friends. She would do anything for the people she loves, and I feel the same for her. I promise, Randa, that I WILL make it to London to see you. I love you dearly. Thank you for always being on my side-even when I wasn't the best I could be.

Lastly, and this is certainly not least, I would like to give my gratitude to another of my best friends. I have two, and I can't claim one more than the other. I have two completely different relationships with them and I love them the same. This best friend understands me like no one else understands me. She and I have similar family situations, we both share a love of sick and perverted comedy (writing) and we're constantly copying each other's style-even from 3 states away! This person certainly didn't have to stay friends with me, and I would have understood. I love her because she did her very best to protect me, as has always been her fashion. She's my heterosexual life partner and best friend for 12 years. She is another person who took me in after my brother passed. She was originally the girl I knew from gym class. We would rally together to combat the popular girls who were not always very kind. When Thom passed, she and Randa made sure that I was getting out and doing things. I couldn't imagine my life without her in it and I feel like I should tell her more how much her friendship means to me. I love you Andrea. I'm so grateful that you are in my life, and have been so supportive of me. I know you care, and you make it known.

Each of the three ladies mentioned are supportive, caring and I can honestly say I would do anything for. Each of them make my day brighter just by being in my life. Thanks friends :)