Happy Singles Awareness Day everyone! I am still enjoying my time here in Little Rock...I went and spent the night with my grandfather this past weekend -- it was soooo good to see him...he hasn't been in the best of health these past few years and is continuing to have health problems....but he's up and walking around--and in good spirits, it seems....He's such a special part of me--we spent a lot of time together when I was younger--it was good to reminisce with him! He is a master story teller, although these days his memory is starting to fail him...he tells stories of me running away from home, picking my grandmother's flowers from the yard -- and being so proud of it! Stories of country girls and those "damn goats"...sweltering summers under the oak tree...and picking vegetables out of the garden! Although he is older now, and can't do the things he wants to do--he will forever remain as agile and strong as when I was just a little girl playing out his front yard! I love you papaw--YOU will forever be my sweetheart!
For those of you who are my friends...my true soulmates...(especially my mom!) Happy Valentine's Day--I could never be who I am without you. I rely on you during my times of hurt and pain...joy and excitement! I couldn't have the wondeful life I have without the most wonderful people in the world standing by my side, always willing to hold my hand! Thank you for listening to my silly stories and comforting me when I need it! I love you--you will never know the depth of my unfailing love for you!

~Amber Nicole