I found that out the hard way in December of 2009 when my mother passed away. I had visions of her seeing me eventually get married one day and maybe holding a grandchild I may have had.

My life took another unexpected turn last Monday with my job. I won’t go into specifics because to be honest, I’m still a little pissed off…okay, a lot pissed off at what happened, how it happened, and the lack of respect I was given. And I’m even more pissed off at myself for actually respecting certain people and not preparing myself for an all out war.

In the end true colors of people shine through. You see the spineless backs of many and the villainous ways of most.

And then you see and feel the love and support of those whose lives you touched. I had always felt that if I made a difference in at least one person’s life the life I had chosen to live would ot have been in vain. My niece, Riley, showed me that.

Those who came to my side, those who offered support, those who just sat with me and so on made me realize how many lives I did touch and how many people truly cared for me. I wasn’t just another coworker or associate. I was their friend just as I had thought them to be and some I was even family just as I had thought them to be for me too.

The ones who support and love me, made me aware for the first time, what a great job I did and how great I am at it.

To the supporters and you know who you are, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your words, your shoulders, your laughter, your support have not gone unnoticed and will never be forgotten. I will pay everything you have given me forward.