Thank You!

The past few weeks have exemplified the Beatles claim that "I get by with a little help from my friends."

- Thanks to James who bounced back this weekend after mishandling the Baltimore trip the first and second time it was mentioned. After being told that it would be inadvisable for me to visit Baltimore at the end of the month, I was shocked when hubby offered to drive me to Baltimore this weekend. Unfortunately, that plan did not work out for everyone involved but it was nice to have him make the offer.

-Thanks to Michelle who over the past few weeks has found the time and the patience to answer my multiple phone calls and understand my crazy one-line texts. There were days when our only communication was through these minimal texts, but she knows when I need my space and when to push. And there were those moments when I would send a text and my phone would ring because she understood. She has been my rock.

- Thanks to Erin who switched lunch schedules then dealt with the waiter and allowed me to cry my way through the meal. Actually, it was more like a blubbering mess.

- Thanks to Becky for her regular visits to my office and for trying to schedule our weekly lunches so we can chat.

- Thanks to Erin and Becky. Erin gave me a good laugh when she tried to play martyr about our plans to see Catching Fire. Due to conflicting schedules, us gals may not see the movie until Thanksgiving weekend. Erin graciously granted Becky and I permission to see the movie on opening night without her.  Becky and I have been repeatedly explaining to Erin that we are extremely stubborn. The three of us have made these semi-annual movie nights our thing. It's not just about seeing the movie. It's about discussing the books and comparing them to the movies, and the bond between us after that the initial viewing. Break-ups, surgeries, pregnancies, and travel have never prevented us from our previous movie premieres. Remember "all for one, one for all."

- Thanks to Kris who always remembers the important things, even when I fail to stress their importance. And though he experienced the very dark side of my personality, he decided to stick around and even checked up on me when I was feeling blue.

- Thanks to Delia and Kay who keep me sane as I balance work and my own personal drama.

- Thanks to Sarai for texting that Catching Fire tickets were sold out at certain theaters. She has saved my social plans on several occasions.

As you can see I'm thankful for the big things and the little things. I know for some people the things I'm grateful for may not seem that important, but for me, every little gesture counts because you never know what is going on in someone's life. And I'm especially grateful for having these wonderful people in my life to provide me with a regular opportunity to smile.