Honesty is a tough thing to write about. The ramifications of my words can affect my career, my loved ones and cause more drama than I need right now! But staying true to my post yesterday about being truthful and honest, I feel like I have an obligation to you, so I'll speak what's on my mind.

I have a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts that are plaguing me like a virus. You know the type that you can feel creeping into your body, one slowly traveling germ at a time. Life comes at you so fast sometimes. Usually filled with peaks and valleys....and right now I am in a valley sinking in the only pond that can be found for miles around. But the wonderful thing about life is realizing you are not alone! Imagine how horrible it would be to wake up one day and find out you are the only person left. I would rather face a million valleys than come to that end.

Today, I am grateful that I am here sinking in this pond because tomorrow I will wake up in my bed stronger and ready to start that climb toward another unbelievable peak. I will wake up and again be amazed, not at my strength, but at the strength of my family, friends and strangers who reached out an arm to pull me out!!!!