Angie,
Beauty, grace, elegance, and hope -- not to mention KILLER style -- Sveta is right; your parents named you well, because you bring these angelic qualities to everything you do.
Thank you for seeing our best selves and helping us to see them, too. Thank you for helping us become the people we want to be. Thank you for helping us to see beauty, in others and in ourselves, outside and in. Thank you for helping us to have fun. Most of all, thank you for creating this wonderful community that allows us to laugh and learn and grow together.
In just a few years, I've gone from a person who literally had nothing to wear (really!) and who, when I did manage to get dressed, felt utterly humiliated by my appearance most of the time, to someone who regularly receives compliments like "You always look so stylish!" and "You have such great style!" from much younger women. I've gone from someone who hated shopping to someone who enjoys it and even looks forward to it (especially with YLF friends!). I've gone from someone who panicked at the thought of an event to someone who knows I'll be able to put an outfit together pretty quickly, even if the clothes are not yet in my closet. All thanks to you. What a gift. Yesterday on Mochi's thread I mentioned that generosity is good karma. Well, you must have the best karma of all.
I hope you have a fabulous day and feel properly feted by Greg and your closest friends. Many, many happy returns. Tea and cake!!!
