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-Robbie-
October 18, 2007

Thankful to be me.

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First, let me say that this is the hardest layout I have ever done! Not the layout, itself, but the journaling! I have only done a baby layout for just me before now. I, like other women I know, am very hard on myself! My expectations for myself are much higher than I would ever expect of someone else. I found that putting on paper my strengths was very difficult!!! It is so much easier to list the things that I don’t like or that drive me crazy! So here goes…

I have been blessed with…
My parents- I have great parents who offered me a stable and loving home to grow up in. I have never, once, doubted their unconditional love for me. Even through the difficult teenage years when I wasn’t very lovable they were there for me.

My brother- There is a quote that I love, it reads… Siblings are the people we practice on, the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring… quite often the hard way! My brother was certainly this person. Although we fought constantly, we were always united against the world! He could get mad at me, but no one else could!

My husband- Let’s just say that this man had tears in his eyes as I walked down the isle. I know that this is the man that I will grow old with. I never have once doubted that he loves me.

My children- They are my heart, my greatest joy, and my greatest gift.

My friends- I have wonderful friends. Throughout my life I have always had friends who knew all about me and loved me anyway! My closest friend has been there for me through almost 20 years. Although we have lived over 3 hours apart for 17 years, we talk almost every day. How wonderful to have a friend who I can say anything to without be judged or having to worry about saying the right things.

Because of the wonderful people who have touched my life, I have learned to be and …

I am a good daughter. I try to check on my parents and be there for them when they need me. Sometimes, it is just a phone call, but I try to always help when they need me. I will be there for them always.

I am a good sister. My brother and I have become very close as adults. I know that he knows I will be there in a minute when he needs me. I know the same about him.

I am a good wife. I am there for my husband. I may not be the greatest cook, but I try to let my husband know how much he means to me everyday. I am really excited about the next phase in our life. Our nest will be empty soon, but I know that we are going to have a great time with just the two of us.

I am a devoted mother. Some people want to grow up to be doctors and lawyers. The one constant in my life was that I always wanted to be a mom. I have always been there for my children. I have given them both the love and discipline they need to grow up and become young people who I am proud to call mine. Some of the greatest things that have ever been said to me are “Mom, I need to talk to you about something,” and “Mom, I knew that I could ask you.” I have always tried to give my children the knowledge that there is someone who will be there for them always.

I am a good friend. I am still friends with my first friend. We met when I was 5. We haven’t lived in the same town in 30 years. I am still friends with the girls that I went to junior high and high school with. In fact, we get together every year or two to have a girl’s trip! As I said before, my closest friend and I have been friends for almost 20 years. I truly try to always be there for my friends. I would do anything in my power to help if they need anything.

Is my life perfect? Not by any means. I have had loss and been hurt. I am by no means perfect. I am human. I make loads of mistakes and say things that I would love to take back. I have hurt the people I love most at times, but I can say that I have always tried to be the kind of daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend that I would like to have. I have been so blessed in my life, and at the end of every day, I am thankful to be me!

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