Monday Thoughts: Will You Help Me?
UPDATE: I wanted to let those of you know who check back here for an update, that our sweet Holli ended her earthly battle with painful terminal cancer on April 2, 2021. I don’t know anyone who lived life as full of faith and testimony and love for God as Holli, so it was bittersweet and beautiful that she passed away on Good Friday, just days before Easter. Words are inadequate to describe the heartbreak of the last few days as her husband and six kids have faced this new reality, but her family has been comforted and buoyed up by the knowledge that Holli is finally free of pain and suffering, and they are clinging to the knowledge that they are not alone, that God is aware of them, that He will help them, and that they will see Holli again.
Thank you for your overwhelming support on this post and through other means for Holli and her family. Her sister and I read her your comments as they came in – she was brought to tears every time as so many of you shared your own personal challenges. She couldn’t believe over 1,000 of you chose to do something hard for her. It touched her in ways impossible to describe and gave her peace that carried her through her final days as she contemplated that her life and example might have possibly inspired others and maybe even helped change lives in some way.
We love you, Holli! Life will truly never be the same without you.
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I’m taking a little departure from my usual recipes today. We’re going straight into Monday Thoughts (never been done before). Just go with it.
I have some things weighing on my heart and mind that I want to share with you.
But first, I want to tell you about someone.
Her name is Holli. She’s an incredibly dear friend of mine (think: soul sister type of friend).
In all my years of blogging, I’ve never dedicated a whole post to a real, live human. Chocolate chip cookies? Yes. Random Friday thoughts? Yes. Special human beings? Not so much.
But today, I need your help. Holli needs your help.
It might not be the “help” you are thinking of, but if you have a minute, stick with me for a story and then a request (spoiler alert: it has nothing to do with money).
The back story: I’ve known Holli for six years – ever since we moved from Minnesota to Idaho. She’s spunky. She’s hilarious.
She’s a truth seeker and a fighter for justice. She’s an amazing mom to six wildly wonderful kids. She constantly serves everyone around her. To know Holli is to love her.
Amid all of Holli’s greatness, she’s had an incredibly challenging life. Not all of the details are mine to share, but suffice it to say, her life has not been easy. Intense infertility, adoption, countless (and I mean countless) surgeries for health issues related to colitis, job stresses, and the list goes on.
Most people don’t know many of these things about Holli because she is in that rare camp of: Fiercely Independent Non-Complainer.
Seriously, if I didn’t love her so much, it would be almost annoying, because she just.never.complains. That girl can fight through pain and struggle like no one else. (And yet, she still listens when I complain about my pigs escaping or my cookies burning.) #goodfriend
About a year and a half ago on top of all the other challenges Holli has faced in her life, after finding a seemingly innocent lump, she was unexpectedly and devastatingly diagnosed with stage 4 internal metastatic mucosal melanoma. This diagnosis came out of nowhere, and needless to say it has rocked their family’s world.
The last 15 months have been filled with immunotherapy, radiation, flights to Mayo clinic for consultation, more treatments, pain, and indescribable stress and worry.
(Not to mention six kids and all of their daily, busy, and often difficult emotional needs.)
Through it all, Holli has remained one of the strongest warriors I’ve ever seen. She has powered through horrific treatment side effects that would easily fell the rest of us, and has quite literally taken on the full-time job of fighting cancer.
She has not once given up hope. She has retained a strong and abiding faith in a loving God who knows her and has a plan for her.
Miraculously, 2020 gifted Holli more than six months of respite, thanks to a combination of immunotherapy, holistic treatments (gosh, I could tell some stories involving slippery elm gruel and tinctures here but I won’t), and a complete shift to a sugar-free and vegan diet.
Last month, things started to fall apart for Holli again. Sudden seizures, many ER trips, and lots of pain revealed the cancer had ferociously spread throughout Holli’s body and into her brain.
She no longer has the full function of the left side of her body and she is in excruciating pain nearly constantly.
And still. She continues to show more strength in her pinky finger than I have in my entire body and soul.
Today, I wanted to give back to Holli in some way. Sure, that can easily be done through their GoFundMe page.
But I wanted to also do something else.
Holli has spent her entire lifetime being strong for other people and using her inner and God-given strength to conquer her greatest challenges, but her body is failing her right now, and she is no longer able to do some of the things that you and I probably take for granted.
Fold laundry.
Braid her daughter’s hair.
Take a walk around the block.
Load the dishwasher.
Send a text message.
I don’t believe it’s healthy or constructive to compare challenges. Hardship and stress and grief is individual. It’s sacred. Hard is hard no matter what you are going through or dealing with.
But if I’ve learned anything from Holli’s situation, it is to look for the good (even on very bad days), appreciate the mundane, and be grateful for each and every day.
And this is where I need your help.
Will you do something for me? For Holli? For you?
Will you do something hard today? Or this week? Something that perhaps you’ve been procrastinating?
It may not be something that would be hard to anyone else, but remember: that doesn’t matter. Your life is your own.
- Maybe it’s getting off the couch and finally running that pesky mile even if you haven’t run in years.
- Or picking up the phone to call a family member who you haven’t talked to in a while.
- Maybe it’s just being grateful that you have the ability and motor skills to fold laundry today.
- Or giving your spouse or child a hug even if you (or they) feel prickly and unloveable.
- Maybe it’s finally ditching the three-sizes-too-small jeans hiding in your closet and buying a pair of jeans that fit your amazing and able body.
- Or saying a prayer for the first time in a long time (or ever).
If you feel so inclined to share, will you leave a comment on this post? Even if you aren’t sure you can do it yet, write your plan in the comments and we’ll be strong together.
I am going to plop myself on Holli’s bed and read all of your comments out loud to her. And let her know that there are people across the world inspired by her story and strength.
Holli does not like attention or being a burden or inconvenience to anyone (if you know her in real life, you know how true that is!), but she does feel as though her life has purpose insomuch as it has inspired others that they, too, can do hard things and be stronger for it.
My BeStrongForHolli goal: finally get through a 30-minute virtual cycling class without falling off and quitting and acknowledge that my body is strong and able (and also give each of my kids at least three 8-second hugs today – our home has been filled with contention lately and I need to be the impetus to changing that). Love you, Holli.
Thank you for letting me take a departure from food today.
I’ll leave you with the words of one of Holli’s favorite songs:
And I, I don’t want to leave a legacy
I don’t care if they remember me
Only Jesus
And I, I’ve only got one life to live
I’ll let every second point to Him
Only Jesus
I have the best readers in the world. Thank you for being here and for all you do to make this world a better place.
This is so inspiring! I decided my hard thing would be to not eat the chocolate chip cookies or Ben & Jerry’s in my freezer. I didn’t think it would be that hard, but considering I’m a nursing mom (hungry 24/7) and related to Mel (read: addicted to Dark Chocolate)- but oh my gosh it’s been so hard! I’m sitting here light headed and grouchy because I just want it! Anyway, its been a good wake up call for me!
Love you Mel, thanks to you and Holli for being such an inspiration to so many!
My be strong for Holli goal is to stop complaining about virtual school, which has been haaaaaard on this family. I’m lucky to have time with them and be a part of their education for this time. I don’t think I’ll miss it when they go back, but I can try harder to see the positive in the situation.
In honor of Holli’s strength, warrior spirit, and example to all, I will make a phone call which I keep procrastinating and which causes a pit of fear in my stomach.
And I’ll be praying for you and your loves, Holli. You are clearly an amazing woman and a treasure to many.
I have only met Holli once. I am her son’s seminary teacher, what a privilege that is for me. He is such a great young man! I just wanted to say I am so blessed to read his comments in seminary and his willingness to participate. This tells me so much about his mother and father. Your family continues to be in my prayers!
I’m not sure you’ll be able to read all of these comments to Holli. And you probably won’t get to mine, but I feel very inspired by her, so I wanted to comment nonetheless. I try to exercise every morning. I ran out of time this morning and when that happens I just don’t exercise. I’ve lost my window. But today I read the post about Holli and I kept thinking, “I’ve still got to go today for Holli.” Time kept going by and every minute of it was filled with so many things I had to get done. On top of that I was exhausted bc I went to bed at 11pm last night and got up at 4:45am to get a jump on all the things I needed to do and STILL, time was running out in my day. And I wanted a nap. I had a moment where I could take a nap or go for a run and I decided–GO! I felt really sluggish as I started running. I never run any time except in the morning. It felt weird and wrong. But the more I ran the more I thought about Holli and her impressive way of taking on hard things. The more I thought of her example the harder I pushed and the more energized I felt. I ended up running one of the fastest miles I have run in months. Thanks to Holli’s example. This evening I came across this quote on Instagram, “We all know that more faith won’t make our problems disappear. But I believe as our faith increases, we become more able to not only survive the hard times but become better because of them.” –Virginia H. Pearce When I read that quote, your description of Holli testifies that is true. She is truly a light and an example to us and I am grateful you shared her story.
Beautiful post!
Dear Holli,
My heart aches for your struggle with cancer, but I also know you have been so blessed to be a mama to those beautiful kids. My hard thing will be to spend 5 minutes having one on one conversations with each of my kids. I am home with them and am great at reminding them of what they need to do, but lately I have forgotten to look them in the eye and really listen to them. Thank you for giving us the chance to be more like you and more like our savior. He is real and he is there for you and for your family who is grieving with you. Much love, Maile
Your email had perfect timing today. I live in Colorado and have trained to do the Manitou Incline which is over 2700 steps up the side of a mountain. It’s so intimidating that I couldn’t talk any of my friends or family into doing it with me. Today was the day and I was thrilled to be able to dedicate it to Holli! I did it… sending all the strong happy thoughts your way! I love you and I don’t even know you. : )
Today I jumped on the trampoline with my kids. They ask me to do this almost every day and almost every day I come up with an excuse not to. But today, I am grateful for these small moments of joy with them.
So grateful for this post and to have time to read through a few of the comments. I’m in tears. So grateful for loving angels around us to bear us up during difficult times. So thankful for time to try and be better each day…even just if in little ways…a little more patient, a little more gentle. Time to repent, time to forgive, time to try and be more Christlike. Praying for your time here to be filled with miracles and tender mercies. Praying for your family members and friends who have to watch you go through this. Praying we can all be better for the hard things we attempt today and tomorrow. Also, I just listened to a BYU speech that struck a chord with me this week it’s called “Why Mountains” it was so good and reminded me to get out of neutral and keep trying to climb…but way better said than that. Sending so much love. ❤️
Thank you Mel for sharing Holli’s story. My heart goes out to her and her loved ones, including you. Today I will pray for Holli- something I do not do enough of – and I will give thanks for all the good I have. Sending you love through this difficult time – Jennifer from Montreal, Canada.
love you Mel and love you Holli
People come into our lives for a reason. Your story touches my heart so deeply. Sending so much love and support to you at this difficult time in your life. You are rock solid and I am cheering you on. Hang in there my friend.
Thank you for sharing Mel. My dear sister Marilyn, introduced me to your blog and told me you were amazing. She was in your ward several years ago, but I am now finally so enjoying each day your delicious recipes, they truly are tried and true! Sorry this is the first time I have commented, so much more I could say but I knew I needed to comment today for Holli. Prayers for her and her beautiful family. What I want to say is a down to earth thank you.
I will start playing the piano again. And when it’s safe, I will contact the local hospice and offer to come play for them. I will also offer to take my very friendly cat for a visit.
I will pull out my journal tonight for the first time in a long time and write. I appreciate this challenge and to be able to see a beautiful example of friendship in action.
Precious Holli – since I mastered my favorite sport (baking chocolate chip cookies!) at the tender age of 10, I have loved baking. And sharing. And, of course, enjoying the crumbs of my labor. At the ripe old age of 71, I wear my 5 foot tall round ice cream scoop-shaped body in humble gratitude to my loving Heavenly Father for making the necessary physical nourishment delicious and pleasing to the eye. I am grateful every day to be blessed to live in a land of plenty. My sons and daughters are great cooks, and several grandchildren have exhibited culinary talent and flair. I pledge to encourage them to be grateful for dirty dishes because that means we have food to eat. God bless you and yours, little sister. ❤
After a terrible night of sleep, which is happening more often than not lately, I woke up feeling frustrated that today was going to be hard because I felt so exhausted and drained. I grabbed my phone to check the time and saw a text from my sister in law sharing this story with me. As I read, tears streamed down my face. I have spent the last year fighting and winning stage 3B triple negative breast cancer. I feel the guilt of survival sometimes. My heart and prayers goes to this sweet mom who I don’t know but feel so much love for. I got out of bed, reminded myself that I can do hard things, and would do them in honor of your friend Holli today. Thank you for sharing this with us today and helping change my outlook and my day for the better.
Holli, I’m praying for you! We’ve only chatted a few times but I feel so inspired by you! You are a wonderful example to me. You are strong, beautiful, funny, faithful, and inspiring. As I’ve watched your videos on YouTube, I’ve cried with you. I can only imagine what you are going through but just know you are very loved and I know Heavenly Father has a plan for you!
❤️Hannah McArthur
I’m going to be praying for your friend, Holli. I know that the Lord loves her and will give her just what she needs. I love that song too, Casting Crowns, I think.
I’m a deacon in my church and during this whole time of covid we haven’t been meeting live. I have a portion of the church that’s my “district “ and I’ve been trying to call these families or send notes, texts etc. I’ve been slacking lately. It’s just felt so hard! This week I’m going to contact all those people! And I’ll be thinking of Holli when I do.
Blessings, Elsa
Thank you Mel for being such a good friend. Holli, my heart breaks for you. I vow to finish cleaning out my son’s bedroom. He died of cancer 8 years ago at the age of 24. I will buy that sewing machine I have been wanting and make the quilt out of his shirts that I have been meaning to do. It’s hard sometimes because everything reminds you of the memories, but that is all we have in the end. I pray that God gives you the strength and time to make more memories with your family. You are an inspiration and a rock star! Be brave.
Holli,
What an amazingly resilient spirit you have! Thank you for allowing Mel to share your story with us, you are an example and an inspiration! You have inspired me to be more present with my family – as in give them my full attention when they are talking to me. Our relationships are more important than everything else. My thought and prayers are with you, may you find comfort, peace, strength and happiness throughout your trials. Much love, Julie
I can definitely pray for Holli who is precious to our Heavenly Father. My life has been blessed in many ways, but also had it challenges. You have had tremendous challenges, but remain strong. My tough thing will be to not complain or think I have it tough. Compared to you, my life is a piece of cake. Prayers for you, sweet Holli!
Holli…..I believe that we are all here for a visit and if that is true, God, please help make my footprint purposeful and in your honor….you have done that!!!!! Prayers for the rest of your journey to be filled with love and thanksgiving for the “gift” you are ….
prayers for your amazing friend! I just spent the last four days helping my mother in law care for her dying parents, it was such a gift to me to be able to serve them. I will try to remember it’s a gift to have a capable body even if it’s not a size 2…or 10
I will stop and take time to reflect on simply the joy in life that we all can find when we need them. And I will pray that these joys will be infectious to you and those who surround you.
I’ve struggled a lot lately with being able to be physically active. Today, I got up early before work and took a walk and after work even raked the yard. It took a lot out of me, but I pushed through it.
Praying for you all!
I made it a point to give 8 second hugs to all my kids today, even my 12YO who is not loving hugs (at least openly). Prayers and love to all of you and yours.
Hi, Mel and Holli! Mel – I read your blog religiously, have made so many recipes, but have never commented. Here in Chicagoland it’s 8:00pm, 26 degrees, with a wind chill of something lower, and I’m standing outside watching my seven year old’s outdoor hockey practice. I was going to make a semi-sarcastic Facebook post about the late night, freezing cold, etc etc… and remembered this post I read this morning. Yes, it’s cold. Yes, it’s late. But… yes. I have the beautiful opportunity of watching my son do something he loves under the lights. Thank you for the reminder and perspective change. Thank you, both, for being you. Sending prayers, love, and good vibes your way. ❤️
Praying for Holli and her family. I can’t write what my struggle is because I have never spoken it out loud yet, but I can say that I will face it more bravely and more cheerfully because of reading about Holli. May the Lord bless her!
Thank you For letting your friend share your story with me .
It was exactly what I needed to hear . Even through our trials We need to stay faithful And continue The journey Here on Earth And stay strong .
Your children will always remember your strength . As I slowly Regain contact With estranged children I am finding They remember. They remember our Patience , Our acts of service , Our love , And All the Small Things We Do.
I will keep you in my prayers Along with your family . Love , Susan
my heart breaks for Holli, her family, and you, her very dear friend. I can not imagine the physical and emotional pain she has been through.
I am going to call those people on my “to call” list. Friends, relatives who I have been meaning to contact but keep forgetting or putting it off.
Love and prayers to Holli and her family.
Wow. You used words I’ve regularly used, “hard is hard”. My hard has been my 30 year old son passing away on Nov. 30th from Stage IV colon cancer and my dear mom passing away exactly one month later. In both scenarios my to-do lists relate to both of them and has been long-so much so I haven’t had time to grieve or care for myself. My son could always look at someone else’s situation and feel empathy and my mom’s glass was always half full and it certainly sounds like your sweet friend, Holli, is in those same two camps, as well. I’m sorry for her pain and admire her heart. I appreciate you taking a break from your regular topics to praise and honor her. Today, for her! For me! I went on a walk and I listened to a chapter from a book that only I would like (vs my son or husbands’ choices). I mindfully took some deep breaths. Small things for many, but big things for me. For Holli. May God bless you both dearly and I raise both you and your prayers up to the heavens.
What an incredible friendship you too have. Praying for you and your sweet families. Praying for strength, joy, love, peace, and precious memories made together.
Your story inspired me to work out again. I’ve been putting it off since the holidays. Today is the first day of many more.
Love and prayers,
Andrea
Holli (and Mel), I appreciate girls like you who share and inspire and lift others. In your honor I am texting everyone of my lady friends tonight to tell them what a gift they are to me. You are in my prayers.
I will pray for Holli. I will pray she will continue to feel God’s grace to pull her through each day. I will certainly be praying for her family as well. Isaiah 41:10 is a favorite of mine when I am scared.
This story touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Mel, you are a phenomenal friend, and Holli, you are in my prayers. In honor of you, I am going to put forth some extra effort in a hard relationship that I’m experiencing with my daughter right now. I need to let go of some past hurts and work at moving forward.
Holli, I will pray for you and your family. Hang in there! I have been focusing on finding the things I’m grateful for each and every day and as I continue to do so, will remember and pray for you.
We love Holi. She has been such an example of faith and service. An amazing visiting teacher, bringing Sunshine fruit bars when I was dehydrated and amazing carmel candy among other thoughtful things. She is in our prayers daily. I want Holi to know that Pat Whiteley is my sister-in-law. She wanted me to let Holi kniw how much she means to her and sends her love from St. George God bless this sweet angel on earth.
My BeStrongForHolli goal: I’m going to finally start clearing the clutter in the living room. It shouldn’t be as hard as all that, but I need to JUST START!
I’d also like to share this prayer of St. Francis de Sales in hope that it can bring some peace and comfort. “Do not worry about what might happen tomorrow; the same loving Father who takes care of you today, will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.” God bless you, Holli — and your family. Praying for you all.
Thank you for sharing. I’m inspired by Holli’s courageousness. I’ve stopped feeling frustrated at my currently living situation and have been reminded to look to God for peace, and to help me find a way through.
Holli and Mel, how wonderful you are friends in Christ. My husband was diagnosed at age 58 with Early Onset Dementia which is now Alzheimer’s Disease. Now 9 years later he has no immediate recall. He can’t tell you what he had for dinner 5 minutes ago or even that he had eaten dinner. My daily goal is to have more patience and to make his life as meaningful as I can. Years ago I found this verse underlined in my mother’s bible: “… And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:9 I will remember you and your families in my prayers.
I have read your blog for years and often do not comment. Your friend is in my prayers. This is very inspiring. This week I will stop complaining about all the work tasks I have to do that I feel like will never get done. I will also put my phone down and spend quality time with family. God bless Holli.
Holli and Mel, I’m writing this through tears after reading about Holli’s struggles and her courage. Holli, I’ll add you and your family to my prayers.
This may be cheating but I wanted to tell you something I just did, well that I’m kind of finishing doing, that was hard. Potty training my 3 year old. I first started last March when the pandemic hit, thinking if we were going to be at home anyway, we might as well potty train, right?! Wrong! My anxiety was already too high and I gave up. I tried again in August before he started preschool. It ended with me almost having a nervous break down! This time, it’s working a lot better, but I still had at least one major cry session and thoughts of, “Maybe I’m not cut out to be a Mom. Maybe my body was telling me something when I wasn’t able to have children of my own and we adopted our three beautiful boys.” And other crazy, unhelpful, self-defeating thoughts.
Today’s our 3rd day of all poops and tinkles in the potty! And as I read this post, I’m reminded how lucky I am to have this awesome (though stubborn!) Little boy to potty train. How lucky I am to have his younger brother (15 mos apart, same birth mother), and their older brother. How blessed I am to care for them. You’ve inspired me to just be grateful and not feel sorry for myself.
I wish I were with you both to read what other people say. I love you both for what I’ve read here and what you’ve given me today. God bless.
Mel, I woke up this morning to take a deep breath and have a day of honoring my Dad of whom I lost 3 years ago today to glioblastoma, stage 4 brain cancer. I find cooking to be something I love and is healthy for my mindset, so I naturally came to your site for inspiration. Yet, here you were bringing me inspiration I needed even more. I’m praying for your friend Holli and all of you that know and love her. We can’t control the past, the behavior of those around us, and so much more. But we can decide how we show up today, and as you so well described “do the hard things” and be our best selves, whatever that looks like. Today, in honor of Holli and all of you, I read the book Anxiety Refined front to back (been meaning to), and asked my family what I really needed from them today. Being vulnerable is hard for me. Our house also holds a lot of contention right now, and despite my requests of some space and peace, today was no different. May God bless Holli & her family, and you as well. Hugs to you all!
Dear Holli, tho I don’t know you personally I know my Lord Jesus does, and He walks with each of us on our life journeys. You are His child and are precious to Him. Be strong in your faith and of good courage, He will never leave you or forsake you. Prayers for you and your sweet family & friends that He holds you all close to His heart. May His grace and healing surround you.
Kim in SC
Mel- thank you so much for taking the time to share the AMAZING HOLLI with all of us today. I am Jewish and believe that by sharing stories about a person, we help keep their spirit and memory alive. Holli will now live on in each of our hearts, because you have described this incredible woman to all of us. I appreciate so much about your post. That you honor her strength and resiliency. That you keep it real about how much of a struggle she has had through her life. That you give us tangible ways to lift up and pay tribute to Holli. Thank you for all of us, and if you are able to be close to Holli, please give her a ginormous hug from me. With a great deal of love, Emily from Maine
Instead of retreating into screen time coma this evening as I had planned, I will gather my family for family night; we will read a book about kindness I have been meaning to read with them for a long time and instead of cleaning the kitchen myself (because it’s easier), I will make it fun for all of us to clean together.❤️ Thank you so much for the reminder that life is precious and that doing hard things are worth it.
I am going to put my phone down for the rest of the week and be present with my kids. Only check stuff at night when they are in bed. Holli sounds amazing and it has inspired me to not take little things my kids do for granted.
My challenge is nothing compared to Holli…
My challenge is teaching through a pandemic! Your post reminded me that so many people are struggling, so much more then just dealing with Covid-19!
Holli- May you God’s amazing peace surround you and your family. May you gain strength while others lift you up!❤️❤️
I am in tears reading this post and my heart goes out to Holli, her family and friends. She sounds like an AMAZING woman, the kind that you thank God for being able to know and love. “I can do hard things” is above my closet and I see it daily. We all do hard but seeing or hearing of those doing it so graciously is a beautiful and inspiring thing. My BeStongForHolli goal will be to stop wishing and hoping a loved one will change and starting by looking at myself first and what I can change and praying to love this person as God does. Hugs and prayers to you and your friend!
Sweet Angel, I vow to find the strength and vision to make two beautiful lap quilts for my friend and her daughter from the shirts and jeans of her son who took his life two weeks ago. Holli, you are my inspiration. May peace be with you and your family. Sending love and
I first met Holli when she walked into my grade 7 class, wearing pink and white stripped shorts and white Keds. (I remember the outfit, cuz I love it!). I was thrilled she, like me, had a sibling in the same grade. Little did I know, I had WAY bigger reasons to be excited that she was in my classes. This girl motivates. She was always one step ahead of everyone: school assignments, getting a first job, planning/applying for school, etc… Holli had it figured out. I’m just glad this clueless girl (-me) had someone who knew what was important, and I could follow. This blog perfectly described her: spunky, determined, independent, and loves fiercely.
I’m going to reach out to 2 people tonight that need some love, encouragement and friendship. (For Holli)