Gearing up......and SO pumped up, I could just PEE!

 Being totally serious....(okay, I'm trying my HARDEST to say that with a straight face) I'm getting ALL geared up to head to Indianapolis, Indiana for our Scentsy Family Reunion!  OH EMMMM GEEEEE!  I can't WAIT to get there!  Thousands of Scentsy Family Consultants are heading there too.  From ALL over the country and beyond, to ALL be together and CELEBRATE, LEARN and INSPIRE each other for our businesses.  Shit.  That reminds me.  I need to get my laundry done.  Dammit.  I hate laundry.

Anyways, packing my stuff (after I wash it, of course!) and preparing to see my mostest favoritest people in the world (besides Tyler, Mike and Jack!) and spend the week with them!!  EEEEKKKK!  I seriously am gonna EXPLODE with excitement!

So here's what the plan is.......

Day one (Tuesday)--Arrive in INDY!  My Jenny (that's what her nickname is)--Jenny Cottrell is picking me up at the airport in Ohio....why?  Because it's our plan, geesh, don't be picking me apart YET!  We will head into Indy, and get settled and ready to REGISTER on Tuesday night.  After registration, I am heading over to The Hard Rock Cafe to meet our group for a TEAM DINNER!  WOOT!  I always look forward to seeing everyone, and laughing my ASS off with them!  Our group is pretty freaking amazing, if I do say so myself!  We have the rest of the night free, and I'm hoping to see some others after that.

Day Two (Wednesday)--Scentsy 5k--okay, before you get some unreasonable vision of me, I won't be running the 5k.  I WILL however, be WALKING it, MAYBE.  That begins at 8am.  Yikes!

The day, after the 5K I have free.  Everyone other than Directors, Star Directors, and SuperStar Directors have to register on Wednesday.  THEN.....THEN.......Wait for it.......wait forrrrr ittt.....HEIDI'S BIRTHDAY BASH!!!  Heidi Thompson, the Co-CEO of Scentsy Family, Inc, is having her birthday celebration, and is SHARING the fun with US!  Not with EVERYONE, although, I'm sure she would LIKE to share it with everyone, there are only a few thousand of us who are going.....by a few thousand, I mean only a portion of the THOUSANDS of consultants going.  Okay, here's the kicker.......make sure you're sitting down for this one....hold on tight.......it's awesome.....KELLY CLARKSON is playing a concert to celebrate Heidi's BIRTHDAY BASH!!  OMG OMG OMG!!  I love Kelly!!  She's an amazing inspiration and example of the saying, "DREAMS DO COME TRUE!"  She had a dream, and she WENT FOR IT!!  That is what it's all about!  So we get to see her play!  I haven't been so excited about a concert since.....since......ha!  Since I saw Pat Benatar play a few years ago!  So, as you can imagine, I'm extremely freaking excited about this!!  So we all get to celebrate Heidi's birthday until around 9:30 pm.  After that, who knows, I'm SURE we can all find SOMETHING to do.  (Insert evil laugh here).

  

Day Three (Thursday)--Heading over to Lucas Memorial Stadium for General Session 1. This is when we get some MIND BLOWING TRAINING to help with our businesses. Not just our businesses, ourselves too. Dr. Brené Brown will be speaking to us! Don't know who SHE is? Well, go find out, cuz I just don't have TIME to explain how FREAKING AWESOME she is!



Then LUNCH, then another General Session (2) then FREE NIGHT! WOOT!

Day Four (Friday)--is always SUPER magical! General Session (3) and more education, learning, laughter and FUN!! We have another AMAZING guest speaker!! Daniel H. Pink is a KICK ASS author! How crazy is it that we get to learn from ALL of these amazing people!? EEEEEKKKKK!!!
Then LUNCH and then General Session (4) which is where, LAST YEAR, we heard from Orville Thompson, Heidi Thompson, Chuck Thompson, some wonderful people from Corporate, and some AWESOME consultants! After that, we have time to head back to our hotels, shower, eat, and head back to Lucas Stadium for AWARDS NIGHT! This year, I get to attend the AWARDS RECEPTION after Awards night and I AM FREAKING ECSTATIC about it!!!

Oh, waitttttttttt a minute.......back the TRUCK UP!!  I forgot the BESTEST part!  MARY CHRISTENSEN is going to be there too, to teach us some AMAZING things!  Holy CRAP I'm excited about that one too!!! 

So, when we first started making plans for Reunion, CLEARLY one of the first things you think of is...."Who am I going to room with?"  I mean, you don't wanna room with someone you don't get along with.  Duh.  You don't wanna room with someone who never sleeps, because then you are SCREWED!  You want to room with someone who is FUN, RESPECTFUL, and LIKE-MINDED, right!?  Well, I got lucky and have TWO of those people.....actually FOUR people who are "roomies".  Edie Anne and I decided a LONG time ago that we would bunk together at the JW MARRIOTT.  She had already reserved a few rooms, and we both decided that we would room together.  Shawnie and her hubby are taking one of the rooms, and Edie and I in the other.  Well, then things got down to the wire, and we added Karen, and Holly to our room list.  We had to, THEY ARE FUN, and SWEET, and AMAZING women, and why not!?  I mean, we, selfishly decided in the beginning that it would just be US.  Her and I.  Period.  Then, we thought twice.  Two more?  ABSOLUTELY!!  Give more than you take.  That's what it's all about.  We want them to have a great time, and we want to make SURE they do.  It will be amazing, and fun, and I'm SURE a bucket FULL of laughs.  SO that's the plan.  

I know that, knowing Edie, we will be posting videos, and blogs and photos while we are at Scentsy Family Reunion 2013.....so keep an eye out. Only 18 days until all of the FUN STARTS! WOOT! Hang on tight.......we are beginning to gear up for the RACE TO INDY!!!!

What does "Friend" mean to you......is everyone's definition different?

F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
Fight for you
Respect you
Include you
Encourage you
Need you
Deserve you
Stand by you.

Tonight this is something that CLEARLY I need to blog about.......oh don't you get me wrong here, it's not just so-called "Friends" who need to KNOW and understand what the word means......and HOW to respect boundaries.

Listen, when you have friends, HEAR what they say to you.  Listen when they tell you something.  Respect what they need, and want from you, don't listen, and then do what YOU want to, because you want to.  How is that being a friend?  

When you have a friend who NEEDS you......you know, because they are fighting a fight, or feeling alone, lost or just plain SAD, be there for them.  Without having to be asked......just because you know, if that's how YOU felt, you would want a friend there with you.  If you have friends, you are LOYAL to those friends.  You don't pick a situation and decide you won't stick up for your friend, just because it makes you feel uncomfortable.  Loyalty.....ask yourself, are you a loyal friend?  Are your friends LOYAL to you?  Can you stick up for someone you care about, to someone else that you care about, and know that you are doing the right thing, even if it makes you feel like you are in the middle?  I know, without a doubt, that I can.  I stick up for people, friends or not, because right is right.  Period.  

Now apparently there aren't a lot of people around my area, who know what this all means.  No, I'm so not kidding here......sad, isn't it?  Sad that these people....are calling themselves "Friends" to SOMEONE........someplace, but you know they can never really BE a friend....I mean, how COULD they be someone's friend if they can't even listen when you tell them what you need and expect from them?  When they are SO self-centered that they only care about what is good for THEM at that very moment in time?

I don't want people around me like that.  I don't allow people in my life like that.  I NEED people around me who are GOOD people, who RESPECT each other, and who LISTEN to what their friends need......even if it's not convenient at that very moment.  Is that too much to ASK for??

I do have people around me who love me, and respect me.  I have a LOT of friends who do.  Some who live near, and some who live far, and believe me, I am SUPER blessed to have them ALL in my life.  

BEING a friend to someone, know that you are DESERVING of friendship also.....if they are a TRUE friend, it won't be HARD to do this for them.

I'm an adult here, and I know what I want out of life.  I know what I need to do to get there, and even with life's twists and turns, mistakes and screw-ups, I have goals, I won't stop until I reach them.  Never. However, I will NOT stomp on ANYONE along the way.  Not a friend, not family, not ANYONE, as long as I know they are a FRIEND.  

I love enjoying time outside...

    I haven't written in a few days.....not because I didn't have TIME, but because when things bother me, I tend to say......um.....not so NICE things.....so instead, I am practicing patience and trying to learn how to vent properly.  Why are you laughing?  I'm serious.  I know who I am.  I know how I react.  I don't have patience for stupid people, or mean people, or entitled people.  I try and surround myself with positive, motivated, happy people.  Not vindictive, unhappy, mean, untrustworthy folks.  It won't work for me.  I don't want it to.  SO, instead of writing about how some people are liars, and false friends, I refrained from writing totally for a few days.  I'm proud of me.  *Smile*

    Today was a new day......as it always is.  Today my goal was to spend time outdoors, and take in the sun.  Especially since it's been raining for days on end.  I love vitamin D.  I truly love being in the sun.  You could go so far as to say that I actually worship the sun, in some silly way.  So that's exactly what I did.  Mike and I took a ride on his motorcycle and went to the airport on Plum Island, in Newburyport, MA.  They had a remote control airplane show.....ya, it sounds really lame, right?  Nope.  You're wrong, just like I was.  It was really cool actually!  The remotes are HUGE!  I mean MUCKA HUGE!  I took a few pictures...

How COOL is this!?

CLEARLY this is my FAVORITE!

    They SOUNDED like jets......they all had smokers, so they left trails, and they were just really fun to watch! Why did I not KNOW about how FAST some of these things move?  Some of them can go up to 200 MPH!  No lie!  Amazing!  It was my magical part of the daytime hours.....and then...

    Nighttime came......and it's HOCKEY NIGHT!  Bruins are in the series with the Blackhawks.  Tonight we WON!  THAT was CLEARLY my MAGICAL moment tonight.  Yup.  All around good day.  Even in the worst times of our lives, we can find something NEW and FUN, and magical moments happen, if you allow them to!

XO Jilly

My "WHY"...

So I've already told you what I do for work, besides being a single Mom.....which is CLEARLY more challenging than any job.  EVER.  Especially if you have a teenager.  A boy teenager.  Things can get a little stressful, however, I take that all in stride and have the up most confidence in how I raised my son, so I'm not truly WORRIED.

Let's get down to business, Scentsy Family.  Direct Sales.  It's a business.  It's NOT some sort of pyramid scheme, it's NOT something that you have to dish out money for, it's NOT one of those things that you have to be at the top of the ladder to MAKE MONEY.  No lie.  Believe me, as you get to know me through this blog, you will understand that I don't lie.  I'm just to capable of it, plus it pisses me off.  So when I say "No lie", I mean it.

I joined Scentsy in the spur of the moment....no research (except for what I read on the website) and honestly had never even laid eyes on one.

I knew it was a "Wickless Candle" however, I didn't know what that meant.  I was, at that point, a "Yankee" addict, and had over 30 candles in my VERY small condo.  Yup.  Addict.  So I wasn't "Sold" on the whole "Scentsy" thing.  Until......the UPS guy showed up.....I opened the box.....put the light bulb in, put the dish on top, broke off one cube of wax, and plugged it in.....THEN I was sold.  In love.  That was IT for me.  I threw away 30 candles.  JUST LIKE THAT!  Dumped those UGLY, dangerous ickky things right into the trash.  They had marked my walls FULL of soot, my ceiling looked NASTY, and I don't want to even IMAGINE what the inside of my lungs looked like after washing and re-painting everything.  Yuck.  The Scentsy warmer, was SO different.  It was BEAUTIFUL to look at.....it wasn't HOT, it wasn't going to make nasty marks on my walls or ceilings, it was just what I was looking for, without knowing I was looking.

From there, it's been an amazing experience for me.  I mean, I had worked for other DS companies before, for years, but NEVER had as much fun, and unbelievable experiences as I have had with Scentsy.  I have an amazing team, who you have heard me mention before.  I mean, there really isn't a way to put into words how inspiring they ALL are.  Everyone has a story, and some are truly heartbreaking.  Some are "normal" and just want to own their own businesses, but every single one of them, has a "WHY".  Your "WHY" is why you joined, why you want to keep going with your business, and WHY you will become successful!  You will, in the future, hear me talk about their whys.....but I truly only know MINE.

My "why" started when I ordered my "starter kit"......and when I opened that box.....smelled all of the wax samples that come with the kit, and started thinking about HOW I would do this.  HOW could I become successful at selling a product that I love, and help others to understand how awesome it truly is.

The only way, as far as I'm concerned, is to show people my passion for Scentsy.  MY why comes into play, yes, however, I don't tell my story, to everyone I meet.  Although I do tell my story on my website, and I do periodically update it....but I always ask myself, "Why do I stay with Scentsy?  Why do I love it SO much?"  I could sit here and tell you all of my reasons, but ONE is a huge thing to me.  One reason is why I stay, and one of the most important reasons why I stay.  Family.  I could go into all of the reasons why I need a sense of "Family" in my life.  Or why I don't have a big family.  It's Tyler, my Dad, his wife, Donna, my boyfriend, Mike, and his son Jack.  That's my family.  BUT, now that I have Scentsy, I have extended family ALL over the world.  Yes, I said WORLD!  When stuff happens, and I'm soooooo stressed out, like I want to punch something, my Scentsy family is ALWAYS there to help lift me up, and make things seem so much easier.  I can pick up the phone, call ANY of them, and know that no matter what, they will listen, or offer advice, if that's what I need.  I do the same for them too, that's what family IS.  Unconditional.  Love.  AMAZING people, HUGE opportunities.  I can't, nor will I EVER turn my back on Scentsy.  Ever.  I am where I'm supposed to be.  I love what I do, and love who I do it WITH.  Scentsy rocks....and so do all of the people within Scentsy.  If there was ever any doubt.....on if YOU could become successful doing Scentsy, now you know.....the answer to that is NO.  :)

Okay, I could go ON AND ON AND ON about Scensty and why I love it SO much, but I will save that for another day......today, I am grateful for my life, my job, and my Scentsy Family.  <3

Read a little about my story here......

Not Every Day Is A Good Day.......

Today was just one of those days for me.  I was grouchy....and everything got under my skin.  

Facebook.  Man, that stupid website is the root of all evil.  For real.  Almost every post today, that I saw, was bitchy.  Why don't people THINK before putting some stuff out there?  Oh, don't get me wrong here, I am totally guilty of it too.....but, seriously, WHY would you post mean things about others??  That kind of stuff really just sets me off.  

I suppose there are good things about Facebook......besides the obvious.  I have re-connected with SO many people who I would have never heard from, other than maybe an email, or something like that.  I do acquire some business from being on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn.  I have formed MANY friendships with my Scentsy Family from being on Facebook......so, I suppose I should probably NOT say that it's the root of ALL evil......maybe just sets a platform for people who ARE to be heard.  Yuck!

Today was just one of those days, it's raining outside, gloomy, and sets the tone for a sad day.  I cried most of the morning, while drinking coffee.....while trying to get work done.  I did make a ton of phone calls, and clearly wasn't crying on those.  I visited with a friend today, who I haven't seen in a while.  That was the highlight of my day.  Dealing with crossing off one problem after another on my "Bitch Do" list.....and trying to smile through the tears.  

Today was just one of those days.....and tomorrow is a NEW day.....I will put forth effort to make it a GOOD one.  Good days make for GOOD blog posts, right!?  :)

XO

~Jilly

A Truly Magical Day....

Today, my son Graduated from Newburyport High School.....I can't even tell you how HAPPY I am that there is no need for him to ever enter that building again.  THIS gives me PURE JOY!

Beyond that.....(that is a story that will be told in it's own time) with all of the tragedies that have taken place that I spoke about with you, in my very first blog post, I have seen huge clarity in where I need my life to go from here.  What is it that they say?  Death can bring a birth, so to speak?  There is the beginning stages of talking as far as moving on......so many details to work out at this point, but I know the wheels are in motion, and that is always a great thing.

Mike and I went for a motorcycle ride today.....which is ALWAYS a perfect place to clear our heads, and enjoy each others company.

Newburyport is really a beautiful area....and it seems like we never really take a look around to enjoy the beauty of it all.  Today, I did.  I soaked all the "good" in as I rode on the back of the bike.....and just took a deep breath every once in a while...to remind me that I could.

Here is a picture of some of the scenes around here.....

Amazing, isn't it?  I suppose I really DO need to take some time and enjoy the view some more. Therapy for the soul.

We hiked locally today too.....here's a photo from the top.....

The closer to Heaven I am, the more peaceful I feel......<3

Today was great.....perfect weather.....amazing company....laughter and smiles.....that's what life's all about, isn't it?  Enjoy the life you have.....as they say, it's much too short, not to.

XO
~Jilly

A few things about me......

  I suppose....since I began this blog and all, that I probably should tell you a little about me, shouldn't I?

First thing you need to know.......this whole "Blog" thing......it's not so easy for me.  I have a small, select few who know ALL about me.....not many in my life, I have "let in".....so I guess this is as good as a time as any.....right?  Deep breath......here goes......


Okay....I'm from a small city, in Massachusetts.  Newburyport.  Born and raised here.  Yup, I'm one of the few natives left in this place.  It's a beautiful city, don't get me wrong when I say, I CAN'T WAIT TO LEAVE!  I was supposed to move over a year ago, but plans ended up.....well, ending.  Plus, my son (who just graduated high school this week!) wanted to stay and graduate with his class.  So, we stayed.  How could I forgive myself for taking my son away from everything he KNEW during his last year in High School, right?  If I only knew THEN what I know now......but we will get to that, another time.

I'm a 40 something, divorced/widowed (again, another story for another time) mother of a disabled son.  Ty has Cerebral Palsy.  I've been with my boyfriend, Mike, for almost seven years now.....and I couldn't be any more lucky than I am, to have both of them, AND Mike's son, Jack, in my life.  I am one totally grateful woman.

Things I love....let's do this, because I think this is important.....My "job" is a small business, I have had for over 2 years now....and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!  I couldn't BE more happy.....or love it more than I do!  I am an Independent Consultant for Scentsy Family, Intl.  You can see what I am talking about, on my website, at Http://Jillybeans08.Scentsy.US and read more about my journey with Scentsy, there.  I have a team of 60 people who have joined me with this journey, and I couldn't BE more proud of every single one of them!  Seriously.  They ROCK!  I LOVE happy people.  I love being with my AMAZING friends.  I probably could go on ALL night about the things I love.....how fun would that be!!?  I'm SURE you will learn all about this stuff as we go.......I mean, what kind of fun would that be, if I gave away ALL of my happiness in one post?  Then I would only be bitchy and whiny everyday.  Yuck!

Writing every day for a year, ya....that is a big challenge for me.  Although I can usually TALK, it's not so easy to share it ALL......how I'm feeling, or what I'm thinking....especially because I have absolutely NO filter....and usually speak what I think.  Well, now that I think about it, it might just be interesting that way, right?

Hockey.  OMG Hockey.  I am a HUGE Boston Bruins Fan.  I can't help it.  Since I was LITTLE, my Dad and I would watch games together.  I do my VERY best to watch EVERY SINGLE GAME.....and have missed probably a handful of games since I was very young.  We are talking 2 years old......I can remember my Dad yelling at the TV, and it would crack me up.  Good times.  I think of hockey, and I smile.  It brings me right back into the living room, laying on my belly, head in my hands, watching the game.  Game after Game....knowing the calls, the fights and the goals were all coming....and quickly.  It's all about rooting for the "HOME" team!  I just can't ever get enough.  Now.....not that I'm NOT a fan of the New England Patriots, or The Boston Red Sox, or even the Boston Celtics, but those sports just aren't my thing.  I mean, I love the teams, and when I go to the games, I really do enjoy them.  Hockey is my addiction.  I can't get enough.

I'm clearly a woman with a strong opinion.  Which, as you can imagine can get me into trouble sometimes.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not an ass, I just will be totally, bluntly honest if I'm asked an opinion on something. Just know that this is your warning.  If you ask, I will tell you.  That's about it.....well, as much as I will post tonight.  It's late.....I'm tired, and I can't let you in on ALL of my secrets in ONE post.  What kind of fun would THAT be?

XO ~Jilly

No Path is so clear......no step is too easy....

"Nobody knows the REAL ME. Nobody knows how many times I've sat in my room and cried, how many times I've lost hope, how many times I've been let down. Nobody knows how many times I've had to hold back to tears, how many times I've felt like I'm about to snap but don't just for the sake of others. Nobody knows the thoughts that have gone through my head whenever I'm sad, and how horrible they really are."

I saw this on Facebook, and it got me thinking.....if no one REALLY knows the REAL ME, then whose fault is that?  It's not THEIR fault.  It's MY fault.  I had a long, late night conversation with a certain someone over the last few nights.  Talking about SO many things.....mostly about people in general, and how we process pain, sadness, anger, and how other feelings, they DO come into play, but are they really necessary to become truly happy.  There are so many factors that come into play here.  Situations are all different.  Reactions are different.  People are different.  What does it all come down to?  Why do people see the same situation, totally differently?

Life has been one big huge challenge for me lately.  I've lost so much in such a short period of time.  With that alone, now is the time I really need to look OUTSIDE of myself, and honestly take into consideration of how others are feeling also.  Death is always the toughest of situations to deal with.  Everyone sees it differently, and reacts differently.  We all process differently.  We all feel pain differently.  No one can ever know what you are feeling, or what kind of pain it is causing you.  In this case, me.  Even if or when I try to explain it, can I really explain HOW I am feeling?  No, I don't think there are enough words to.  I don't know HOW I am processing all of this at once, but I am.  I am truly in tune with HOW I feel, and sometimes I just don't want to be.  I want to run and hide.  Close myself off from the world, and climb into bed, sleep the day away, ignoring life.  This is something we all do.  How many times have YOU wanted to do this?  I know lately, it's a lot more times than I want to count.  

Putting all of that aside here, let's be honest, NONE of us have TIME for that!  We HAVE to keep living, and work, be a parent, show a GOOD example of how to deal with life's bullshit.  We just do.  "Put on your Big Girl panties and deal with it" "Suck it up, Buttercup!"......so that's what I am doing.  Even though, today I want to climb into my bed, pull up the covers and hide from the world.....I'm not.....I'm gonna keep on going.  For today.  I am.

~Jilly

First post--This year has been a blur.....

One word sums up how this year, so far, has been.....CRAZY.  I mean, so many events have happened, how do I even begin to put it down?  How do I explain how things have happened in writing?  I guess I should just "Suck it up, and do it"?!

This last few weeks have been such an emotional roller coaster for me.  Losing my "Little Brother" at the age of 33....how does that happen??  How does someone SO alive, just lose his life?  How can God take someone so intelligent, a father, a boyfriend, a brother, away from this world?  It's painful, and feels so wrong.  Sadness, and confusion take over me.

Two weeks later.....still grieving C.J., Brent is suffering.  Let's talk about pain......that man, fighting the horrible monster, A.L.S.......is in pain.  There's no mistaking it.  Brent is fighting.....as I have never witnessed before.  He's fighting to breathe.  Fighting to sit.  Fighting to LIVE.  Lou Gehrig's disease is a frigging MONSTER.  I hate ALS.  I really do.  On Tuesday, last week, Brent lost his long, almost 12 year battle with ALS.  Losing Brent has left a hole in my soul.  Something that I'm sure will never go away.  I've called Brent, "Superman" since......well, since I was about 10 years old.  That man would climb up on just about ANYTHING, and easily do a back flip.  No, seriously, just like I would jump off a curb, he would jump, tuck, and land on his feet, as gracefully as a cat.  Done.  He would fly off of anything, a bench, a log on the beach, anything that was standing in his way.  Fly.  Superman.  Embedded into my memory.  Forever.

One day after Brent left this Earth, Dwayne passed.  Mike's Dad.  Whitey.  That man was so full of happiness.  Fun.  He had an amazing way about him.  No one can ever duplicate.  Mike and I would walk into see him, and he would smile, and EVERY SINGLE TIME, without fail, ask us both when we were planning on getting married.  Mike and I would laugh, and we would all joke around.  I have to be honest here, I will miss that.  I will miss his smile, his sense of humor, and his wit.

So, through all of this sadness and pain, I have had so many people ask me, or say to me, "Jill, how are you?  How are you doing this?  You are so strong!"  No, I'm not as strong as I look on the outside.  I'm in pain.  I'm broken.  I'm sad, and I honestly don't know if my heart will ever feel as happy as it once did with these amazing men in my life.  They are gone.  How do you heal from losing so much in such a short period of time?  How do I enjoy my life again without sadness?  I suppose I will keep living, I mean, do I REALLY have a choice in the matter?  I need to live the best I know how.  I need to show my son, that even with sadness and pain, we can live, somehow go on......and do it with a smile.

Dang!  I think I need to regroup today.  Get back into doing the things to me that matter.  My awesome business.  My amazing friends.  My KICK ASS son.  My life.  Without three men, who I loved so much.  With a hole in my soul today, I will begin again.  I will start to heal, breathe, and find something today, that I can smile at.

Rest in Peace C.J. Moschetto
Rest in Peace Brent Paulhus
Rest in Peace Dwayne Welch

How blessed I am to have you ALL touch my soul the way you did.

~Jilly








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