Thank you.

In a perfect world, I’d be on top of things, but it’s not a perfect world, and I am most certainly not on top of things. While I’ve been trying to come to terms with the loss of my grandmother and simultaneously help my father and my grandfather plan her memorial service, my mother had gallbladder surgery (Friday) and the fact that I couldn’t fully be there for her weighed heavily on my mind. But thankfully she came through perfectly fine and was released from the hospital yesterday. I don’t know, it’s a weird time for me, everything is scattered – my mind, my thoughts, my feelings – there are people I should have called but didn’t, and there are others that I desperately wanted to call but didn’t. Needless to say, I’ve been neglecting to do things that I shouldn’t have, and for that, I apologize.

I’ve had a few people inquire about whether or not there will be a funeral and/or some kind of service for my grandmother, and if you’re one who has asked, and I haven’t gotten back to you, I’m sorry. It’s nothing personal, my mind is just on overload at the moment.

There will be no funeral, but there will be a memorial service for her on Wednesday January 18th 2006 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary at Royal Palm Christian Church (9600 Royal Palm Boulevard Coral Springs, Florida 33065).

And on a personal note...

Evan – Thank you for opening the door and allowing me to step through at a time when I was feeling so completely lost. I don’t know if you understand how truly grateful I am to have someone who loves me enough to let me be me (the weepy, wimpy mess that I am). You are an extremely wonderful man, and one that I’m honored to call my friend.

Angie – You’re always there, no matter what, and without that knowledge the things I’m feeling right now would be so much harder to handle. Your text message came through yesterday in the middle of an extremely trying time, and just knowing that you were thinking of me put my mind at ease.

Jeff – Thank you for the very thoughtful e-card, and for offering your shoulder if I should need it. You are another that I’m honored to call my friend.

And last but not least, my brother, Jason, who drove here from North Florida Friday night for no other reason than his love for us( Christie and I). His presence helped us far more than I could possibly express. He brought us each a bouquet of flowers...



...and in his words, "The best chocolate lollipop you’ll ever eat, straight from California." Ain't he great?

You’re all wonderful, and your love is a comfort to me, and mine. Thank you.