Thankfully Supported

I wouldn't have been able to see this to fruition without so many people, for whom I am eternally grateful:

My parents Gene and Jareda, for making it special to be a Lefty; for supporting pretty much everything I was interested in; for supporting the girls and me when we really and truly needed it; for unconditional love and examples of how to live.

My husband Troy, for believing in me more than I believed in myself; for being our family's rock and firm foundation; for showing me that the heart can smile again.

My girls, Anna-Kate and Drew, for being the personification of love; for being the reason I will never settle; for thinking I'm pretty cool most of the time. ;) And my bonus kiddos Breanna and Christopher, for letting me extend my heart to you in the same way!

My sister Anna, for being the Rational Voice of Reason so many times; for not letting me listen to my inner negativity; for being the little sister *I* look up to.

My pledge sisters Rachel, CindyMc, Tina, Becca, Monique, Diane, Andi, Michelle, and Lisa - who show me the meaning of non-biological family and unconditional acceptance. Sisters by choice forever!