GL

There are many people in my life that I truely consider to be one in a million.  Some of you know the person I am about to write about and some of you will not.  I considered the challenging question--"What would you do if you were in the same situation?" however I truely believe that you never really know for sure until you are in that situation with your own personal circumstances.  You can say what you think you would do but the emotions and adrenaline are not in gear.  Your own fears and prejudices don't come into play yet so lets face it, we never really know.  The question is, if someone you loved dearly and someone you were related to committed an act that was shocking and distrubing--would you remain by their side?  Would you offer them support, love and kindness when dealing with the reality of what they had done?

I know and love someone who has done this.  Someone who was there even though the judgement for someone else's action bled over to her and their Mother.  She has been there alone, to support and to rally for a healthy recovery.  She has been there during the holidays and made long trips to rally for justice.  She has even questioned herself asking if she could have done something to prevent the tragedy.  There aren't enough people in the world like this and I respect her more than she or anyone can know.  She is a great Mother, an incredible wife and the best sister.  She is someone I would want by my side when the waters are troubled.  I definitely want her around during happy times.

I know she has had some regrets in life but in every difficult moment and life decision she has:
made the selfless decision to support others
to love no matter what
to see the best in others even when they do not see the best in her
to forgive even the unforgiveable
to be the one person you can always count on
to continue living, smiling and laughing. 

As I said before, she is one in a million.  I love you and God bless you--you are an amazing woman.