A Thank You Note

Thanks to Those Who Earned It

So, I’m an old softy at heart so bear with me while I give thanks during this Thanksgiving season.

Thank you, David, for giving me love and stability and respect for nearly 16 years.
Thank you, Jeff, for your indefatigable sense of curiosity and intentionality, and 40+ years of true friendship and support.
Thank you, Debbie for 50+ years of unconditional sisterly love.
Thank you, Thomas and Stephen, for our years of sharing, mutual respect and incredible discussions.
Thank you, Michael and Jason, for your generosity, and humanity, and your unquenchable sense of fun and joi de vivre.
Thank you, Bonnie and Mary, for adding such zest, trust and beauty to my life.

And to those who won’t ever read this but have earned my gratitude:

Thank you:
Mom, for showing me that despite the past, love can conquer all;
Mary J. who without ever knowing it, showed me how gentleness and love can create a true family;
Sr. Mary Michael Damian, wherever you are today, for showing me the incredible world that books can open;
And to all my true friends who make my life what it is today.

Love you all.