Thoughts

I've got to say that as the year is beginning to wind down, I am looking more and more forward to starting a new one. It has been a wild ride and I'm not even sure that encompasses the breadth and depth of our year in review. As most of you know, our Nana, Clint's Mom, passed away on October 25th. The experiences preceeding her passing and those following are too sacred and close to our hearts to share. I will say that I am grateful for the countless prayers and cards and kindnesses extended to us by all of you. As usual, you have encircled our family with love and we have felt your prayers holding us up. Honey, Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Elizabeth, Shannon, Nina, Staci, Heather, I was able to pick up and leave for a month at a moment's notice, and concentrate and focus on what was important without worry because of you. How do I repay that? The last three years have really engraved upon my heart an overwhelming gratitude for close family and true friends. I recognize more clearly than ever how rare it is to be blessed with so many extraodinarily close relationships. I truly love every one of you, and hope you know that I would do ANYTHING for you. Simply put, you continually humble me. And above all, Nana, thank you for the beautiful memories, the sweet experiences, and for EVERYTHING you have taught me. I am a different and much better person because of you.