You're My Inspiration

Nancy, I'd like to thank you for coming into my life. A friend recently told me that people come into our lives for either a season, a reason, or a lifetime. While all of these apply, the biggest reason was to help mentor me through the darkness of my separation and divorce. Your example taught me that even though it was not going to be easym there was happiness and light at the end of the tunnel. You yourself went through a terrible life with your ex-husband and watched your world crumble around you. But you fought back, even when maybe you wanted to throw in the towel. You are the quintessential survivor. But not only have you survived, you have thrived. You have your own successful business, you have a lovely home with lots of wonderful family and friends, two great kids, and now, NOW, you have found the long-awaited true love of your life! In a most least-expected way, you bumped into each other in line at a Starbucks and fell in-love instantly. You couldnt have been more star-crossed, if you tried. A year later, you are married and happier than ever. Oh sure, you have your share of lifes challenges. But I just love to hear you say that he takes your breath-away and brings you such joy and happiness. Your experience tells me that there is always hope. That even through all the crap life has to give you, in the end, you can still find happiness. And that despair can lead to fulfillment, if you just keep chipping away at it, each day. Thank you for showing me that fairy-tales do come true. I hope that you will always be in my life, for more than just a season, or a reason. I have a feeling that as I find my own happiness, I'll need you to help put it into perspective and make sure I am not missing making the most of it.

Nancy and George,

I wish you all the happiness life can afford. When times get tough, you'll love each other, no matter what. That you never give up on each other and climb those mountains and sail above the clouds together.

With love and deep respect,

Your friend,

Chris.