Sometimes people come into your life and change you for the better. Sometimes people have a lasting impact on your perspective and outlook .

My co-teaching partner, Zondra, is one of those people.

It’s hard to see a loved one hurt.

It’s hard to watch one of your husband’s best friends be laid to rest at the age of 35.

It’s hard to understand why.

But, maybe that is not for us to understand.

A few weeks ago, my roommate and teammate from college sent me a Facebook message.  At the time she was 9 months pregnant, and still working as a nurse, which makes the fact that she took the time out of her life to write me such a special letter even more meaningful

(Sidenote: She had her baby TODAY! Congrats, Dana and John!) 

I want to wish a VERY happy 30th birthday to my best friend, Meghan! I love you lots and can’t believe we’ve known each other for 23+ years!  Time flies!  I am so lucky to have been able to share so many milestones, fun times, and not-so-fun times with you as we have grown up together.  Like…