To the people in my life, I can't name you all here, but I wanted to say a special thank you to some of you. If I didn't mention you specifically, know that's not because I don't care, but really just because it would take me a lifetime to list everyone. :)

Thanks...

To my husband, for making that phone call and all the ones after it. <3

To my sister, Tracy, for always being there.

To my sister, Sara, for chasing me with sticker bushes and then running by my side. :D

To my brother, Jeff, for laughing at my awful jokes.

To my mother, for giving me a love of reading.

To my father, for giving me the world.

To my heart-sister, Athena, for knowing just when to call.

To my heart-sister, JF, for taking a chance.

To my heart-sister, Dex, for knowing when I need words, when I need silence, and when I need a kick in the ass.

To my heart-sister, Lisa D, for knowing pretty much the same thing. *laughs*

To my heart-sister, CJ, for prank-calling her husband. (she knows what I'm talking about) And for so much more.

To my heart-sister, Nikki, for letting me be a big sister.

To Jenn B, for bringing color into this world.

To Jenn P, for being one of the sweetest, kindest, and most inspirational people I have the privilege to call friend.

To Cory, for frustrating me.

To Ty, for continually inspiring me to be better.

To Lisa P, for showing me just how to do that.

To Shawna, for teaching me how to make friends.

To Annette, for teaching me how to be a friend.

To Kelly, for showing me the value of never giving up.

To Curtis, for kicking my ass.

To Russ, for letting me kick his. *grins*

To Ryv, for being a spark in the darkness.

To all my new Spartan chick friends, Aroo! Aroo! Aroo!

To Sean, for the laughter and the continued friendship.

To Sarah, for reconnections and for showing me what determination looks like.

To Steph, for being a constant (good) example of poise, grace, and fabulous style.

I know I've forgotten people, or left people off, but seriously I could go on like this all damn day (month, year, etc). If you're in my life, trust me, there's a very good reason for it and I'm thankful for you. Even if I didn't get around to detailing why today. <3