So one of the other boards I visit did a thread like this...I thought I would give it a try...
Who would you like to give a shout out to? A Kudos? A prop? Someone from this board who has just stood out in your mind???
I will start, and yes, I have a few! HAH!
To Mary for always taking the time to read all of our blogs...No matter where she is off and running too!
To Erika for always giving me the straight and narrow...(Some call that tough love!) and I adore that about you!
To Jo for giving me inspiration and support...By sharing your ups and downs, you help me realize its okay for me to have ups and downs too!!!
And to Nikki for being a very good, super sweet buddy, who from the start has never failed to amaze me with her wisdom!
To all the others, you all touch me in some way...Tina, Rebecca, Mindy, Dave, etc...You are all special buddies to me!
And of course, my number one buddy, my first buddy, Scott...Your humor, charm, support and honesty could not be more appreciated...
Thank you for making 2006 special all of you!!!!

Golly Dawnie, you like to put people on the spot, don\'t you?
Now everybody, please don\'t think the order here has any significance. I\'m just writing \'off-the-cuff\'. And since she started this thread, Dawnie comes up first:
Dawnie - A nut in the biggest sense!! You keep me laughing and seeing the brighter side of things. You\'re always there, whether it\'s to keep me laughing or to brighten things a bit.
Erika - An even bigger nut than Dawnie!! I admire your creativity and spirit. Those gingerbread creations, all your holiday decorating. The things you do for others...cooking, and spending your time...you are a true inspiration. I wish everybody could be like you...especially when it comes to speaking your mind!!!
Nikki - Your determination and drive!! You know what you want, and you\'re not going to let anybody stop you. You keep me grounded and make me feel important.
Angie (in Missouri) - I miss you!! You\'re always there for me when I need someone to talk to.
Becky - You\'re my shining light! You always have something nice to say to brighten my day.
Rosa - Such an encouragement, and such an inspiration. I see the changes in you with every blog you write. I hope you keep growing in your self-confidence.
Carrie (in VA) - You\'re al

Darn you Dawnie!! I knew this would happen!! I have so many special buddies, I knew I\'d leave someone out, and here I left several someones out!!!
Jo - You\'re like that Energizer bunny...you just keep going and going and going. You don\'t let anything stop you! You might hit a rough spot, but you either back up and go around it or just trudge right through. But you don\'t give up!!! [IMG]http:

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Goodness...where to begin?
Dawn...I love your insight, humor and wit. You make me think, and I love that.
Mary...Well you\'re just nuts too! I love how quick you are to share an experience be it happy or sad. You make sure that no one feels alone in their struggles.
Nikki...Quite possibly the best cheerleader around. You are always there with an \' Atta girl \' and an encouraging word.
Jessica...I love your introspective side, you see into yourself better than most.
Jo...You already know how great I think you are. You never fail to amaze me with your tenacity.
Becky...I love your sense of humor and devotion to your family.
Rosa...I love your honesty, even if you called me a bitch, I still love you. [IMG]http://

I think all of my buddies are sooo special in there own way! I get so much inspiration from you all! I hate to make a list because I don\'t want to leave anyone out because like I said all my buddies seem to help me everyday that I log in

Thanks for participating folks!!!
I just think its nice this time of year to let those special folks know that they are indeed special...
Everyone out here has something to offer to someone and thats what is soooo delightful about Dr. Marc and Buddyslim!
HAPPY 2007!!!!

I can\'t possibly thank each & every buddy who has made a difference in my journey - there are too many and they are too unique & special in their own ways.
But I do give a huge KUDOS to the BuddySlim community at large - for being such a constant source of support, so welcoming to newcomers, and inspiring to everyone, regardless of how long they\'ve been around or how their personal journey is going at any given time. I think we all deserve large pats on the back!

There are so many people that I\'m greatful for here on buddy slim.
Dawn and Mary you always make me laugh and know the right things to say and always so encouraging your like the big sisters I always wanted.
Kimberly, you are always encouraging me to keep up the good work and you are so kind.

Jo even with your own struggles lately you encourage me in more ways then you\'ll ever know.
Erika, you always make us laugh and like Dawn said you are never afraid to speak your mind and say it like it is...I love that!
Angie, gosh I miss her I hope all is well and that you come back soon.

Rosa, I agree with Mary you are making wonderful progress within your self and it shows in your blogs and you always have a encouraging word..
Shelly, I miss you too but noticed you are back I hope you stay as you were always cool to talk with.

Dave, I have only known you here for a short time but you have wise opinions and insight and I always like to hear what you have to say.
Dan, you don\'t mince words and your knowledge is unbelievable.
Scott is cool he is so funny and knowledgable.
Carrie, you inspire me with all your struggles and you just keep on keeping on.

xoxoxoxo
Becky

I also wanted to mention my buddie Nikki the way you explain things in your comments to my blogs makes such sense and you always have a winning attitude.

xoxoxo
Becky