Thank you!

When I think back on this weekend in Columbus I know it is going to be one of those instant classics types of memories I have with all of you.  I know relationships sometimes need effort to work as well as ours but for this weekend it just felt so fluid and effortless, it's like I was never away at all.  I have a tendency to not have the appropriate emotional response as quickly as others, and when I had to say goodbye to Amy I felt overwhelmed by the fact that I wasn't just going to see her tomorrow.  It feels so normal and comfortable to be with everyone that I completely forgot I have a whole other life to which I had to return.  And even though we have been wonderful about seeing each other during the year I couldn't help but feel distraught that I wasn't going to see Amy for an undetermined amount of months.  And I can't help but feel that way now about everyone.  Luckily with this group, I think we do put the effort in.  I love our blog and our 1806  facebook page-thing.  Also your faces and our memories are sprinkled through my home, so any time I am missing you I find an old birthday card or one of our many, many pictures.  And now with all the wonderful gifts for the little one I have even more opportunities to think of you.

I am struggling to find the words to be able to express how grateful I am and how lucky I feel.  The baby shower was absolutely beautiful and blissfully perfect.  I am so happy that we got to celebrate another of life's big changes together.  Because when something big or scary or life-changing happens to me you are who I want to be around.  And you always are there when I need you.  You are the best friends that a girl could have.  Thank you for my wonderful shower and gifts and for taking the time to be with me to celebrate.  You are truly fabulous.

And for the millionth time, could I have everyone's address?  I have my address book ready to write them in this time!

I love you all so much and thank you again for such a wonderful time.

Maria R