Some of my friends are going through rough times at this moment. It seems that whenever I talk with whomever, there is always a challenge they are meeting. Sometimes the challenge is mine to face.
That’s pretty “fuerte” (strong). I have to admit that most of the time my beautiful circle of friends and I have to face the reality of this stage of our lives. It comes with the territory. If it not one thing, it is the other. But only when you are faced with strong situations, that’s when you find out what a tough cookie we are. I am surrounded by a strong support system. There’s nothing we cannot handle together. We make beautiful symphony, even out of somewhat discordant notes that show up into our lives sometimes on a daily basis.
I want to let all my friends and family on this majestic circle that we are all a part of this together, that I am so grateful to be a link of this forever strong chain, and that I know how special we are to each other. We matter beyond words to each other and know we will always be there for each other.
We are into this together. What touches you, it touches me. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
We know we can handle anything that will come our way, and with His wisdom, strength, and peace we can face whatever is out there floating around.
Thank you each one of you for being my friend and part of the tapestry of my life. I wish each one of you utmost peace and wisdom.
So…it was today…17 October, 2011, a day of being grateful for having my special family and friends in my life.
Your Happy Contessa
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Nancy said she wanted a new support system, so I bought her a new griddle.
The one and only you could think of something like that. An original, Lindsay, an original.
Thank you, I think.