Just Being Thankful

Hi Everyone!
I just wanted to tell you all how thankful I am for all the love that is shown to Tori and her family. It was really hard this year to think of any thing else! As I sat with all my family at my Mom's home for dinner, I looked at all my kids and I couldn't help but think of Tim and Maria and their huge void! I know that when my son Matt was on his mission during the holidays, I ached for him so bad! But, I knew he was healthy and would return. I remembered that void as I thought of Tim and Maria and my heart ached for them. I just want them to know how much I love them and think about them non-stop through out my day. We all have trials in our lives, and it can get pretty tuff sometimes to hang in there... When this happens to me, all I have to do is think of Tori and how she is fighting every single day! She is such an inspiration to me and I am so thankful that I am lucky enough to know her and feel her strength! I have grown to love Tim and Maria and family so much. This is such a huge blessing in my life. I have to tell you that I didn't really know Tori's family that well other than her. Now I consider them my family...Every time when Whitney sees me she runs and hugs me and has a huge grin on her face! It almost makes me cry everytime! I have to thank Tori for this wonderful gift! I just love it! Thank you Schmanski Family for including me in your lives. You have taught me so much these past few months! My prayer is that you all know how much your Heavenly Father loves each of you! And how His love can mend any aching heart! He is in charge, and even though we don't understand why, we have to remember that He knows everything! Someday we will be able to see things from His point of view! Till then, we have to have FAITH! What a test huh? I guess we will find out what we are made of? I look at Tim and Maria and how they keep fighting for Tori every single day... I hope that we can all have this kind of determination when we are faced with trials! You two are truly amazing!
I love you with all my heart!
Mare