i hope...

I am lucky and blessed. 

I have an amazing husband. I don't know what my life would be like without him; actually, I just don't want to know. He is smart, talented, and he is incredible to me. He knows just how to "handle" me; he can make me happy when I'm sad, make me smile when I'm blue, and he helps me remember how smart, talented and capable I am in the moments when I forget. I hope I do the same for him...

I have the best sister in the world. I am lucky that she is my sister and my best friend. I can't imagine my life without her. When we were little, we fought all the time and my mom would tell us that we should get along "because she's the only sister you have!" The more we grow up, the more I realize that she is the only sister I have, which means she is the only person I will have that bond with. I hope I help her realize the same thing...

I am lucky that two of the most important people in my life get along so well. It makes me so happy how much Kyle thinks of Caitie and is always taking care of her and inviting her to come with us. He says it's because he knows how much I love spending time with her, but I know he likes spending time with her too. I hope they know how much they both mean to me...

I have amazing parents. I am constantly in awe at how they raised Caitie and me. We've both become intelligent, capable, hard working adults who are productive members of society. We have both gone to college, we both have a strong sense of morals, and we have a strong commitment to family. When I contemplate having children, I can't even comprehend how they managed to raise two children like that and wonder if I could even come close as a parent. (Honestly, I'm bragging about my parents, not me & Caitie). And even though I'm an adult, they still take care of me. They watch my dogs at a moments notice, they offer to fix us dinner after a long day so I don't have to cook. They love and support me unconditionally. I hope I can re-pay them somehow, someday...


My life has been blessed with safety, comfort, friendship, happiness, love and family. Although we struggle along some days, I know that our trials are minuscule compared to the trials that others face. Everyday I can find examples of how blessed my life is. I hope I remember to look for them...