Because my friends and family mean so much to me....
Dear Friends and Family,
Yesterday, as I tried to get in touch with a dear friend of mine who is vacationing in Hawaii, to make sure that her, her husband and 3 year old were ok after the earthquake, the reality of how fragile life is settled in on me.
At the same time, I thought of my best friend who is, after almost 3 weeks, still standing strong while watching her mother's health slips in and out of ICU, still not knowing what they may be up against.
I thought of Doug's father who has been putting up a fierce fight against leukemia for quite a few months; I thought of my great-grandmother who is as strong as a rock but fighting her body and it's breakdown; I thought of Grandma Katherine and Grandma Fran who keep smiling and keep active despite the aches and pains that continue to mount a war against them; I thought of my mom and the amazing strength that she displays each day; I thought of my brother and his amazing heart and the brave face that he puts on each day; I thought of my friend and neighbor who is sick; I thought of a friend who just put her cat to sleep; I thought of a friend who is taking charge, making a leap of faith for her children and being a GREAT single mom!
I kept thinking of all those in my life that bravely face each day despite different battles....Whether it be a quest to find time and self in a busy mommy life, or the friend who worries about a husband being shipped overseas. There are so many precious people in my life, and despite the journey that each of you may individually be on, despite the places that you may find yourself in that journey, I just wanted you to know that I love you all and am thankful for the role that you play in my life.
We all evaluate where we are and where we want to be. We all make choices to ensure our own happiness. Sometimes it means that those we care about are further away than we would be ideal. That is life, and as I continue to learn amazing things from my mom, I'm discovering that distance and the menial trials of life don't change the bonds of family or friends. This isn't a forwarded message, or a quick click of my entire email address book. I chose to contact all of you to share a special wish for you - Know that I am thankful that you are in my life. I wish you nothing less than everything you want and all the happiness that you can imagine!
Life is too short to have regrets! Friends and family like you are a treasure!
XOXOXO
Autumn
Monday, October 16, 2006
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