Three cheers

I hope every single person reading this has a friend this great. She's using her blog to help me raise money for my Avon Walk. Rock on. And thanks -- to all who have supported me, and to the ever-wonderful Lynsey.

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LisaBe said…
how cool is she? so glad that you have a friend like that, and i hope that lots of people help out. i'm proud of you, too! yay boobs!
May 21, 2008 at 6:33 AM
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