Thank you, Dot!

It's hard to describe my friendship with Dot. We are different but have things in common.

There is an age difference, but neither one of us recognize it (I think). She is married with 4 children (she has got THE smartest, most well behaved children I've ever met!) while I am single and, therefore, childless (in due time, Lord, I know; it's all good, no doubt). We're both Christian women, and can talk to each other about pretty much anything.

I believe that things happen for a reason and, while I'm not the most super of Mary Kay beauty consultants, God put me there to meet the people I know now, especially Dot. She has a dynamic personality, a kind caring spirit, a great sense of humor. . .I could go on and on. For the past (almost) 2 years I have been blessed enough to have her as one of my very best friends. When I watch baby Mia for her (and even sometimes Mo, Ry, and Dani too) she always tells me how much she appreciates me.

I'm not sure she knows how much I appreciate her. . . because she's always there to listen when I'm having a hard time of things. . .like when I had to let my Molly-dog go. . .or like today, when I was having *yet another* migraine headache. Momma Dot indeed. . .she made me eat. I needed protein, she said. Yummy turkey chili, a salad, bread, and grapes. She doesn't know what simply being around her means to me. I hope someday that I can be as good a mom, a wife, and as kind of a person as Dot is. Because if I can affect one person like Dot has affected me, it would all be worth it.

Because before I met Dot, her husband Dale, and their kids, I didn't know that people this kind existed. I knew kindness, but not on that level. I really appreciate you guys. . .you don't know how much I'm going to miss you when you leave for Guam! Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives. . .being there when Mia was born. . .witnessing the crazy, fun, day to day life of your family. I am blessed to have been a part of it.