Hey Friends,
My heart is overflowing today. Thank you all for the continued birthday wishes, cards, and gifts that keep coming! I am humbled by the love my friends and family have shown me.
Leading up to my birthday, all of my family was asking, 'How are we going to celebrate?' I really did not know what I wanted to do.
A while back, I decided to have separate celebrations with both sides of my family. That way, I can concentrate on visiting with each family member and not have to spread my time around with all of my family. I wanted to enjoy the day. Family has always been important to me, and I have realized over the last 11 months that I need family around me all the time. I have some of the best!
October 17 was the date picked for the Boggs birthday dinner! We set the date, time and place and sent out the message. I was amazed that most of our immediate family was able to join us for dinner. We ended up having 20 people in our party! I couldn't wipe the smile off my face all night!
I was so thrilled. The place I chose was Maggiano's Little Italy. I had never eaten here, but had heard rave reviews.
The food was just excellent as it was hyped up to be! It was absolutely fabulous! The staff that waited on us was incredible!
There was even a surprise that I hadn't anticipated! My dear cousin Deidre flew in from Mississippi to join in the celebration! I was blown away! Her children had been sick recently, and I didn't expect her to show up at all. To say that I was thrilled to have my "sister" cousin by my side is a huge understatement!! I would like to extend a big thank you to her husband, Ben Shoemaker, and his family for making it possible for Deidre to come to Ohio. They are holding the fort down in Mississippi and taking care of the kids!
Below, I will include a couple of video clips and several pictures from the incredible evening! Let me say this one more time, I love my family with all of my heart! And I am so thankful for each member of our family.
Last night was extra special, as I celebrated this milestone in my life with them! Thank you to everyone for being part of it! The words do not exist to express my heart's gratitude and appreciation truly! Thank you for your love, friendship, support, birthday wishes, and gifts.
Thanks for reading. I will see you all tomorrow!
Odie
