Role Model and Niece

 



When I think about my life, one thing of which I am most proud is the way that Alexa and Anna have grown up to be such fine people.  On the 27th day of 2022, I was reminded of some of the many reasons, that are not actually me, that this is the case.  1/27/2022 is the Golden Twenty Seventh Birthday of my amazing niece, Ashley Walters.  Ashley is just an amazing person and has, at all times, proved to be an amazing role model for Anna and Alexa.  It was so awesome to celebrate the birthday of Ashley (and her Dad, Chris, and Winne as well!) tonight.  Thanks to Jackie for an amazing meal and thanks to the family for a fun time.  And a special thanks to my inspiration of my Two For '22 tonight.  Role Model and Niece.  That is what Ashley is (and a whole, whole lot more).  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ASHLEY - may 2022 bring you all that you dream of, and more!  As her voice mail message used to say (maybe it still does!), "if you dream it, you can do it!"

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