2014 - Thankful.... Day 14

I didn't even have to think about my topic for today... it just came to me...

It's Friday. An end to a long, cold week. My 2 oldest kids brought home honor roll report cards. As I write this, Stevie's at the skating rink hanging with friends... and the two youngest girls are tucked away warm in their beds. The fire in the fireplace is dwindling... and today, I'm thankful for two people who had such a huge impact on my life this year. . .

Nick and Jill.

There's a blog post somewhere in the diary that details exactly how we connected. It's no less than a miracle, and clearly a guiding hand from my guardian angel brought us together. They were everything I needed at a time when I felt like giving up. Their guidance and help in our lives has directly led to us being able to buy the house we're in.... to my paycheck... to Ava getting to enjoy gymnastics, and Victoria learning how to write her own name. I don't think they realize just how much they've positively affected us :) 

I was blessed enough to enjoy a lunch with Jill and her father (who happened to be great friends with my grandfather at one time.) It was so nice to be able to hear him tell a few stories from back in the day. I could tell the memories were a bit painful for him. My grandfather was in a terrible accident that changed him forever... Nonetheless, I shared a common bond with this man, and it was heartwarming.

I recently met Nick in person. I enjoyed dinner with him and Jill in Houston... So blessed and thankful to know these awesome people. Before leaving Houston to come back home, Jill and I shared a second dinner where we were able to sit and reminisce and talk about life, and my aunt, and share photos and memories... I wish I'd had longer than that evening to just be with her and tell her EVERYTHING (because there's so much!) I know there'll be other opportunities.

Awww..... Hearts!

Jill, I know you're reading this... I never imagined during that first phone conversation with you, that you'd weasel your way so far into my heart.... but you're here to stay, sister! Please, give Nick my love - and know that both of you mean the world to me.... such a simple act of kindness that you afforded me has changed my life completely. You just don't even know!