I'm just sitting here thinking how lucky I am to have my family and friends. Such great friends who are kind and encouraging and appreciate me for who I am. I am grateful for all the fantastic women in my life who are an example to me in so many different ways and for many different reasons. You know who you are!!

I am grateful for a husband who loves me and tolerates all my moodiness and stuff. He is fantastic and I cannot imagine life without him. He is my best friend!

My kids rock! Even when they're being kids and driving me crazy they are my favorite kids in the world. Alysha is beautiful and a true friend and so smart. Andrew is compassionate and determined. Michael worries about me and makes sure everything is going right. Megan is the little mama and is so good with her little brothers. Zack is so sweet and loves to give me all the hugs I need and sometimes more. Zane is a sweet baby who smiles all the time. I am so blessed that they are mine.

I'm so glad that they all support me as I go to school. Its no easy going to school and taking care of 6 children and their school work but they have all been understanding and great about it. Like I said, I am very lucky.