So this is an update on my life's dramas!! All I ask is to give me comments to make me smile and laugh...laughter is the BEST medicine in my book!!

Mom: She's healing and feeling a bit better. She still is home, where she should be resting...but other things are going on in our life right now that are preventing her to relax and rest the way she should be (see below). But, I wanted to thank those of you who have put her in your thoughts and prayers...they definitely worked!! She is very appreciative of all the love and support she has been given!

Grandma: About 1 day after my mom had a good appointment with the doctor, telling her she is getting better and the family is on the road to recovery, my grandma (dad's mom) was sent to ICU, due to a stroke and pneumonia, on top of her already existing COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). This has been a rollercoaster ride as well. After MANY scary days, going from the worst, to the best, then back...she is moving into my parent's house to "be comfortable". I now ask you to keep her in your thoughts and prayers, and to give my dad, mom, and us the strength to get through this. Our family has really pulled together during this time, and it is such a blessing to see the family working as a team! I love them all!!

Work: With layoffs looming in the very near future...I have had to take life, family and employment, one day at a time. I have found the positive in all of this, and am working hard to believe that there will be good news, good life and less stress around the corner! There has to be, right?

I know that the 10yr reunion is coming up...so hopefully good times and reuniting with old friends is in my future! I have a fun Ireland/London trip coming up in November to reunite with my best friend/practically brother, Capt. Todd Barrett, who is serving his country in Iraq! (Miss ya sweetie...looking forward to drinking some Guinness with ya!)

Thank you to those who have been supportive and positive through all of this. If you have tried to email me, call me, or tried to contact me with any method, and I have not returned correspondance, I apologize and will get back to that soon!

?Love you all...and thanks again!