5/28 Memorial Day Weekend Festivities

Sorry I'm late, everyone. I just want to wish everyone a Happy belated Memorial Day. 

I had a beautiful day/weekend with my family, Adam's family and wonderful friends. To say that I'm blessed and thankful is a sheer understatement. 

Amongst everything I have to do and complete on a daily and weekly basis, it is amazing that the people who care about me most still find time to spend their time with me or talk to me as much as they do. Even if I don't have the time, they make the time for me. I am so grateful for all of you in my life, especially those of you who have sacrificed your life for me or for anyone else in any way. 

I will always do the same for you. Thank you all for being my rock when I've needed you most at some point or another in my life. I love you and I always will. Be safe, God bless and remember those you hold dear, near and far.

5/20 It's the freakin' weekend.

This past weekend has been brought many ups and many downs, but mainly ups if I do say so myself. 

I had the opportunity to spend time with my family, so many wonderful friends and other beautiful people in my life, no matter how short amount of time. I got to take part in engagements with someone whom I'm so lucky to have as an integral part of my life. 

I got to witness a beautiful couple get married and truly see the transformation of happiness arise because of that love they have for one another. 

And I also did the impossible on Sunday for one of the best causes I have ever been involved in. Even though I'm not supposed to run, I took one for the team and I accomplished this goal with my man by my side. He never left me and I was able to walk away from that finish line just a little sore and completely proud that I finished :) Thank you to everyone who had faith in me even if you didn't think I should do it because of my injuries and sickness. Of course, I agree with you. But you knew I'm stubborn and I just had to for my kids :) I love you all and I'm so fortunate to have you all on my side. I will be forever grateful. 

Enjoy today and this entire week; you owe that to yourself. I'll be thinking of you.

5/13 I Won't Give Up on Any of You.

Friends and family, 

I  apologize that I am late. 

However, I have had such a huge week and life altering decisions have been brought to my attention. Of course, decisions have not been made and they will not be for a long, long time. 

But what I can tell you is that when life gives you chances to take, you always have to take them at face value and do what is potentially best for you. If you're not sure what is best for you, all you can do is take a leap of faith and hope that you're making the right decision. 

My life, currently, is challenging me professionally, personally, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Today, I am asking for each and every one of you to pray for me. I need every one to be in my corner and I promise that I will always be in yours. I'm not sure if I will always be here, physically in your life. But I promise that you have made a positive impact in my life. I hope that I have done the very same for you. I truly love you all, even if I have done anything to taint our relationship or your view of me. We all make mistakes; I forgive you for yours. Please forgive yourself for yours as well and I will do the same. 

Take chances in your life and do what you think will make YOU happy. Ultimately, you are the only one who can go and grasp your happiness for the rest of your life. I believe in each of you.

5/6 The semester that wouldn't end is ending!

As the semester comes to a close and summer begins, I can't help but feel a sense of relief. I feel like I've come so far these past couple of months in so many aspects of my life. There are many of you who have been there literally, every step of the way and there have been many of you who have stood from the sidelines, cheering me on or spectating. Whatever role you have chosen to play or been placed to play, I am so grateful that you are a part of my life. In this time of relief, I can't help but think that soon, I will be back in my state of aggravation and stress, hoping to fulfill all of my endeavors and priorities. However, I truly hope that I fulfill my role in your life and I have the same aspirations for you; to reach your potential and enjoy your life with those you have alongside of you. For life is far more enjoyable with those that you love to help you through those trials that make you exactly who you are meant to be :) Thank you for each and every one of you; I love you all!

4/29 The Fiol Family Reunion!

My dearest friends, family, and loved ones; I am so sorry that I missed you all last week.  I had come down with a terrible fever/illness and I wasn't myself for over a week.  I think I missed my weekly writing more than you all could have because it is my connection to all of you; to those of you I don't get the chance to talk to every day., week or even month but I know you get to hear me.  Today, I would like to discuss the value and joy of family because I had the pleasure of seeing mine this past weekend.  It is always so much more fun that I ever anticipate because who would have ever thought that I have the best family in the entire world.  No matter how long we go without seeing one another, it never interferes with the time that we do get to spend together.  We always look toward the next days we get to spend and I am forever grateful for each and every member I have a relationship with.  For those I did not see, I cannot wait to see you at our next gathering.  You were sorely missed and we all love you.  Be thankful for all of your family today and everyday.  You could never be who you are without them.