Old Friends, New Beginnings...

I have grown up so much in the past 9 months, it's really incredible. I honestly thought I was one kind of person and, as it turns out, I am almost the opposite. Such a realization did come at the expense of incredible pain, heartache, and rivers of tears. But, the outcome has been the most immeasurable blessing because it has taught me how lucky, how thankful, and how strong I really am. I could not and would not have it any other way.

Thanks to all of you who have been at my side, especially my mother, my father, my sister, and my outstanding friends, both old and new. I must also thank those who have hurt me the most. I never imagined I would be grateful to the handful of you who caused me such grief. Yet, because of you, I've come back fighting and I truly believe I'm a better person now than I've ever been.

I can't predict the future, but I'm looking forward to it.