A general thank you so some of my special peeps

Not like I need to say it, but in life - and who knows what that is all about anyway and why we are here? - we make a lot of choices. In the end, all hoping these decisions make us and/or someone else happy. I've lost a child, lost a marriage, made crazy financial decisions, been the oldest sister, a mom, aunt, friend and co-worker. I bought a classic car, bought and sold a house on my own, never graduated college, tried stand-up comedy, sewed my kids clothes, painted portraits, survived horrible health issues and at the end of it all, not a single family member, friend or loved one doubted or deserted me. I will continue to be the same to each of you, that you have been to me. I wish each and every one of you the ability to see the bigger picture and that's it's ok to draw a line in the dirt. Don't lower your standards or expectations. Alexis Carter, Maree Mitchell, Judy Threadgill-Jones, Gina Caldarone Arcaro, Jetta Wessel - to the grave with some of these things which all get grander with a glass of wine, more years in between and the hope that the generations that follow us will think we are grand. Talk loud, dance big, travel far, love, laugh and eat good food. By GOD, we've earned it.