I love you more than ever…

      for all the reasons that made me fall in love

                with you in the first place and all the

                       other lovable qualities  you’ve shown me since then.

 I love you more than words can say…

        because there are no words to describe all the

                    wonderful feelings I’ve known because of you.

Whether we’re sharing

      private times of passion or moments of playfulness…

            whether we’re talking about our dreams or

                     working out our problems, the closeness we share

             never runs out of new ways to touch my heart

 I love you

       more than you’ll ever know…

               because one lifetime  isn’t long enough to tell you or

                     show you how much the love we share means to me.

                                 Renee Duvall

Thank you for everything.  I don't think there are enough words in the world or enough thank yous that I could say that would ever let you know how much I appreciate you always being there for me no matter what. 

To a man that has not only shared many Ben & Jerry's pints of ice-cream with me (through college) but has also been there for me through the hard times as well as the good times.  Jon your a man that no matter how much you don't understand my actions or why I do certain things in my life you don't tell me I am wrong, you have always stood by my side and supported my decisions. 

You were one of the few that supported me when I decided to pick up and leave everything and leave NY to move to VA just because I wanted to.  You never told me I was nuts (even though we all know you always think I am lol) or not to do it, you said go ahead, if this is what you feel you need to do or want to do.  go for it.  Thank you for all your support and patience.

Thank you for honoring me by walking me down the aisle. It meant the world to me. I may not have said thank you but I want you to know that I was thrilled that you agreed and thrilled that you were there for me. You came through for me and made my day that more special.

To my sister Lisa.  We may not be blood related but sometimes friendship is just as strong as blood relation.  I know that you always wondered if I would ever settle down and commit to someone for the rest of my life. Thank you for standing by me as I stubbled my way through relationships that may not have been the best decisions at the time.

Thank you for agreeing to be my maid of honor and I can't wait to share this special day with you and the kids.  I hope one day you find the joy and the happiness that I have found with Harvey.  Your a wonderful, and caring individual and you deserve all the happiness and joy that life may bring you. 

To a sister that has been there for me no matter what.  I know we have had our differences but no matter what we always seem to come back together and always there for one another.  I know looking back there was a reason for you being brought into my life when I was just a child.  I always knew somewhere deep down inside after I was sent back to live with my parents that I would find you again one day and we did.  I am grateful that I have a sister like you even if we are not blood related.  I am proud of the woman you are and always looked up to you and strived to be as strong of a woman as you are.

Thank you for all your support, even when you did not agree with my life choices that I made at certain times of my life.  I wish you all the happiness and love that life may bring you.  Thank you for being such a wonderful woman and I am proud of the man you have raised in my nephew Michael.  I look forward to many years of my children learning to love and know the woman that you are.

To Katie,

Thank you for all the help and thank you for stepping in and helping to full fill the duties of the Maid of Honor (pre-wedding) that my sister is unable to.  I appreciate your friendship in so many ways.  Your a wonderful woman and I hope you too find the happiness that we have found.

Vanessa:

I have enjoyed our friendship from day one.  I know we have not known each other all that long but I think your a wonderful person and look forward to many more years of friendship ahead and getting to know one anothers familys more.  Thank you for agreeing to be one of my bridesmaids, I am so happy to know that you will be standing up there on our special day.

To Eric, Mark, Joe & Rob:

Thank you for agreeing to take part in our special day.  We have been gifted with your friendship.  We look forward to seeing each and everyone of you.