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These last few years have brought a lot of challenges.
I lost my husband, had my Facebook hacked, lost my grandma, had my van stolen, got overcharged thousands erroneously from my insurance company, without correction, had several friends and family members with cancer, some lost the battle. I had porch pirates steal my crocheted motivational poops, have had health and dental challenges... woosh!

However…

These past several years have also brought me some major firsts…
I went skiing
I took an acting class
I sang in two parades
I white water rafted down several rivers
I sang on stage several times
I chainsaw carved turds for my wonderful boyfriend
I danced hard
I laughed even harder
I did stand up comedy
I made people laugh
I auditioned for a play
I took a banjo workshop by famous artists
I traveled to Virginia and ate grits and hush puppies
I made fortune cookies
I made pirogies
Grew my own pumpkins and zuchinni in our harmony garden and cooked many fancy fresh meals.
I made a gingerbread house from scratch
I attended a dozen concerts at least
I ran to the front of the room and danced like no one was watching even when they were, I got other people dancing
I put the “fun” in fundraising
I volunteered for an airshow and ran the hospitality.
I made so many new and wonderful friends that shared their arts and their hearts with me.
I told stories and listened.
I became closer with my son and my mom.
I grieved, I screamed, I was confused, I was abusive, I was jealous, I was addicted and I was angry…
But I also healed… and while I healed, others healed with me… I found love and I fell into it.
I’ve gotten really really good at polishing turds

Thank you so much friends for being in my life.
You know, I dreamed all of you up anyway… I’m pretty good at daydreaming.

comments

Claudia Schriver
You are loved and appreciated by many!!!

Sarah Higgins Lopez
All your activities are wonderful and the candy canes made me laugh.

Helena Lee
You are a continuing inspiration. We all have our ups and horrendous downs, but your joy remains dimmed and that is pure gold and pure Light.  Please keep sharing!

Anna Fargo
I love you you’re an inspiration!

Cate Schultz
A full life has all of this! Hurrah for you!!!

Vanessa Littrell
Love you, girl!!!

Karrie Wendt
We all go through piles of crap....you were able to get to the other side! Onward and upward!

Tanya Christenson
Love how you share yourself and never quiting on life, even when the turds hit the fan!...you are a beautiful strong amazing woman and a light for many!

Lori Stohl
Praise to the Positive’s Way to get back up Monica

Pamela Parker Granston
What an awesome model of living life you are Ms Monica!
I love you to bits

Carol Sinnott
Yes, I am proud of you Monica for facing life as you do and giving second chances with passion. You are such a gifted person and your voice carry’s you far along with your love.

Glenda Miles
That was awesome Big and Beautiful year... even though there were lows... and heartbreaks. YOU Did it!! Love and Blessings Wished for you through 2025!!

Prudence Carr
I am grateful for meeting you this year.

Sally Love
All of the potty humor is hilarious! I love seeing you sparkling like the star you truly are.

Frances Normoyle
So good to hear from you.
We have to take the bad with the good. So glad to see you had so many firsts & so much joy. I hope you have gotten through the challenges that bring you down… of which we learn to most valuable lessons.
Sending Goddess blessings & lots of love & recognition.
I am very sorry that about your disparaging losses.
Love you

Susan Klemmer Lenarz
Honey, it’s a Big Wave of change! So much Love! And Happy New Year!

Teresa Thomas
You inspire me to be better. I'm going to believe that those of us who were handed the full meal deal are going to thrive from here out. We just had to get a whole bunch of shit out of the way and done with so we can heal ourselves and move onto bigger and brighter days!

Renata Dunkle
Most excellent keep thriving alive by continuing to share your Brightness.

Lisa Shawcroft Jones
Love you Monica  Xxx

Chrissy Williams
Special lady

Louise Angle
You are loved! Wishing you Love joy piece happiness and health for the years ahead  your "old" friend

Sue Zipp
Deep stuff, deep breaths, deep love.

Denise Stevens
2025 BEST YEAR IS UPON US

Vanessa Dunn
Looks like 2025 is ready for you!