A Blogger Virgin

My first post to a blog ever!  And Elise is the one that made it happen.  How'd I meet Elise?  In high school - although that's a bit of a stretch.  She was attending and I worked there, but it is how we met.  From her first phone call until today, we have been partners in the game of life.  I like to think of her as the daughter I would've chosen, had I been given the gift of children.  The good and the bad, we've shared a lot.  And, it's not just one sided.  When my mom died almost 2 years ago, she was a person I "needed" to connect with; I knew she'd make me laugh and feel better.  When she's had hard times, I want to be someone she calls for advice and sympathy.  I couldn't be more happy that she's taken this opportunity to experience Latvia - and now Germany.  I'm still in high school - and she's still feeling her way through life.  It works for us.

Everyone says you can't choose family - I disagree.  I recognize that we choose our family throughout our lives.  Blood family is easy - finding your true family takes time and effort.  Elise, you've been worth the time and effort.

There - I blogged!  I may even try this again!  =)