My friend Dena and her husband went to Las Vegas for a couple of days last week. Before she left, I asked her to bring me back a souvenir. Something special - and man did she come through with flying colors. She got me a one of a kind, medium point, black ink, ball-point pen, stolen straight from the registration desk at the Monte Carlo. I was so overwhelmed when she gave it to me that I did not know what to say. But now that I have had a couple days to let things settle and get my thoughts together, I would like to take a moment and thank the people that made me the kind of person that would have a friend so kind and generous.

I would like to thank my mother and father, for raising me to be caring of other people and to have such a great sense of humor. I would like to thank my sister and brother for teaching me the value of sharing and companionship. I would like to thank my children for teaching me how to put others in front of myself. And of course I would like to thank God, because without him, none of us would be here!

Thank you Dena, I love you!!!