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The one with the ring

Meet Jess. While we DO work together, we're more than coworkers. She is a dear friend. Jess moved to DC last year with her husband and their sidekick of a dog, Freddy. We became running buddies, as it's always good to have a friend who runs the same pace as you! The days she is in the office are my favorite days of the week. On an especially cold and rainy Monday, Jess and I made our normal morning trek to get coffee. We'd been out of the office for almost 2 weeks and we had a LOT to catch up on! She'd gone on a cruise for Thanksgiving break, I'd gone to Texas and NYC. We got back to the office with our coffee and resumed or mornings. About 40 minutes later, I was in the middle of a conference call when Jess came into my office a bit stressed and started scanning the floor and my desk. She then walked out. I wasn't at a point where I could figure out what was happening, so just made a point to follow up with her later. I went down to her offi

The one with confusion.

A beautiful friend lost her battle with cancer last night. A mom birthed a beautiful baby and never got to take him home last week. Our country is reeling with pain and confusion in the wake of a grand jury decision. So much pain. Sitting on a 6 hour flight to California and can't stop the tears.

The one where I return

It's been a while, old friend. I could say it's because I've been so busy. I could say it's because I'm more selective these days on things I post online. I could say it's because I don't have much to write about. Whatever the case. I haven't written much this year. In October I celebrated three years with the Foundation. Three. Years. I don't even know how that is possible. It doesn't make sense to me. November marked two years since the apartment fire. Time continues to fly by and I continue to stand with my mouth agape in confusion and wonder at how fast it goes. This Thanksgiving I went to Texas for a baby shower, a wedding, and family time. My best friend is having a baby. This kid will be one of the most loved babies to walk this earth. I just know it. I can't wait to meet him. A friend from college said "I do" to the man of her dreams. I wept as they had their first dance. It was a beautiful picture of God