You Did It . . . And I Am So GRATEFUL!

To all my wonderful friends and family,

It's official -- out of the 164 members of AMP 176 -- I received (by far) the most cards, letters and packages. Everyone in the program office wants to work for CFA!!

And you all are so creative!! Tiffiney and marketing friends, thank you so much for "sock monkey." He was a hit! Brandon - thank you so much for the the container of snacks! Lisa C., your package rocked and I am especially grateful for the cd's -- I laughed when I read the title of the Mercy Me cd - "Coming Up to Breathe" and that is exactly what is happening to me now -- I am about to come up to breathe. Katie C., Katie N. and Meredith -- your flower cookies are beautiful -- I might even share them with some really nice people!

I appreciated all of you in my life before this experience, but I have to tell you that I do so even more. I can only pray that I will be the kind of encouragers to others that you all have been to me. I have to tell you, even under ordinary conditions, I would have needed encouragement, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, I am not sure I could have made it without your encouragement. I haven't been hugged (except cyber hugs) since I was home 4 weeks ago! One cannot live well without hugs! So . . .
I am looking forward to returning to the land of hugs and incredibly wonderful people!

Love and Blessings . . . and many thanks~

Dee Ann