I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.    & nbsp;   &n bsp;   &nb sp;   &nbs p;     ;     Ralph Waldo Emerson

Someone (CWO4 Swainson) once told me that life is a problem after another.  That the best you become at solving those problems the easier life will get... (not his EXACT words- when he said it it was well put together).  He used it in a content of motivational words that made me realize my life wasn't falling apart as bad as i thougth.  As a matter of fact, it was only making me a much bigger and better person than most people my age.  Now this blog is dedicated to those that in part, also made me wiser... and thankful to have met you.  Whether we stay in touch or not, whether we fight between us and decide our pride and our opinions on how to live our lives are richer and stronger than what we have been through together... This one's for you all.  I might not have said it, but i'll say it now...  I'm always thinking of you*

Jen:  You are so special to me.  People don't understand who you really are and might be blinded by their own ignorance.  The way you were there for me and with me-  irreplaceble!  No ONE knows all you put up with... (andother  people thought they had it bad)

JP:  for coming over all those nights (dinner and a movie).  and all the EXTRA time when i stayed next to you.  I miss our time-

Gigi:  for all the phone calls and the songs you sang me!! i will always see your face when i hear "la vida es un carnival".

Kevin:  For helping me get back together during working hours.  ((I HATE DISBURSING!!))

Carol:  -my soulmate-  even with the distance.. how did you manage to carry my weight with me?!  MHUA!! (our secret kiss)

Adrian:  I LOVE YOU!  I still can't believe how close we have become.  And how you STILL look out for me.  (We're still getting married in 30 years)* ("Eyy mama, when you have time i need to talk to you"---that shit still scares me-LOL)

Gunny:  You're faith brought me through so many times.  SORRY i brought you so many worries-

CWO4 Swainson:  The most knowledegable officer i've ever 'met'.  The Officer that will defend that office with and how ever possible...  You're wonderfull.

1stSgt:  (my secret boyfriend)  The words you said to me during my NJP made me realize the depth of your trust and care.  I thougt i was gonna lose it that day... Thanks for helping me see greatness when all was wrong in me.

Jody: (my babysitter)  You took care of my little angel like a mother when i didn't know any better.  Thanks for the formula, the clothes, the diapers, the time and dedication when i didn't have it...

Michael:  Because you tried-  (tears)*

Paul:  Because even though you ain't worth shit-  You have blessed me with the greatest gift of all**

Luis:  You have NEVER turned your back- even when I hurt YOU. (you show me what love is)*

Tiffany; Cedric: for all the laughs..

Gwen; I knwo you think i forgot to mention you... I"M SORRY.  You have always been so understanding and never judged!! i wish you the bestesest!!!!   oh yeah... and thanks for being my roommy-

and mainly... GOD.  Because you are the air i breathe.  the friends i've named the people that are true to me.  The people that didn't judge me, the words that kept me alive.  You are the hand that turns me to the right path - away from the darkness - when i don't know where i'm going.