My beautiful (and when I use the adjective "beautiful" here I mean that in every way) friend Jen gave me permission to share her email to me with YOU:
Kim,
I just want to thank you from the very bottom of my heart. When I think back on how the course of my life has changed because of YOU, I am in awe. I never would have started a blog if it hadn't been for your inspiration and encouragement. That has certainly changed my life and given me so much. I also want to thank you for being such a wonderful example of how to follow your heart and for encouraging me this past year and a half to make our move to the Village.
We have a contract on a house that we are so excited about. We move in April. Our lives have changed so much and we are so happy. You knew I could do it even when I didn't know. I will forever be in your debt. If you ever get an urge to ever head up to Indiana, you will always have a place in my home (as well as my heart).
With love and gratitude,
Jen
There are no words to describe HOW HAPPY I am for Jen and her family.
Jen and I go waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back to the days that we spent together on a decorating board called Great Impressions.
Jen is the reason why my family and extended family get to devour delicious sweet potato casserole every Thanksgiving. It is HER recipe.
Jen is as authentic as they come. She is sincere and she is a survivor. She is a BRILLIANT writer (something that I hope she pursues) and she is a believer in new beginnings....
And in dreams.
And in life.
Please leave me now and go visit my special friend as she celebrates a moment in her life that she has worked SO HARD to achieve. I am incredibly proud of her and so VERY touched to witness her accomplishment. As you go through her archives you will come to know the Jen that I know.
You will have met a very special soul.
Let's go visit Jen together, shall we?
And Jen....
You know I love you. YOU inspire ME. More than you know.
More than you know.
Love,
Kim