Thanks to You!

As we approach that thankful time of year and our first anniversary of opening our family center doors, I realize how many people have touched my life over the past year. I'd like to share my appreciation for all of you for helping me get through a successful first year!

First, a huge hug and kiss to my husband, Bill, and to our two boys, Armani and Nevante. My schedule has changed a lot with this new position and I am always thinking of new things to do with the grant. I may not always be "present" for you guys, but thank you for loving me anyways.

To Tina-The Network Organizer-I thank you dearly for your friendship, never-ending support, and fabulous ideas! We really miss you!

Thank you to all of the TWC facilitators! Without you (Kara, Alex, Darleen, Kelly, Jen A., Dana, Deb C., Christine, Jenn, Rosie, Jannine, Lisa, and the other Deb C.) we would truly not be a Family Network! Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.

Thank you to our webmaster, Anne, who is constantly making website updates, uploading pictures, and always thinking of ways to streamline the registration process. You are the greatest!

Thank you to our favorite volunteers, David and Terrance, who zip the vacuum around every Thursday afternoon. Thanks for keeping our center super clean for all of the families! Great job!

Thank you to my friend, Beth. With your endless support and advice, you keep me positive and on the right track. You allow me to better serve families with an open heart!

Thank you to all of my YMCA coworkers! You helped me move in, clean, and have given me direction when I needed it. You make me "more efficient." And you know how I love that!

Thank you to all of the child care programs and community stakeholders of the TWC Family Network. I appreciate your support in this new role. Your respect and gratitude mean so much to me!

Lastly, to all of the families who utilize our programs, I appreciate that you have opened your hearts to welcome me in the TWC communities. Your relationships are so very special! I am so lucky to watch all of you (parents and children) grow and learn every week.

I wish everyone another great year together! And to begin on the right foot, I hope you will join us at the Just Ducky First Birthday Party for TWC this Saturday, 11am to 1pm, here at the center. The Tumblebus will be here for a fun, jumping-jolly, good time!