Dawn, I have to say that the thing I admire most about you is your willingness to overcome. You have had to stand up to a lot of adversity in your life but you always manage to rise above it somehow. You have a wonderful ability to just be yourself through everything that is thrown your way.

I want to focus on your future, though. I think I speak for the entire family when I say that we're excited for you and Michael! We have seen your relationship grow over these past couple years and are glad to see that you are willing to take the plunge! We also want to let you know that we're willing to help as you make the necessary adjustments towards your new life together(selling your house, for example)! Please let us know as things come up so that we can help!

Marina and I can't wait to see you guys this April! We are boiling over with excitement! It will be a wonderful time for us to catch up with you, to finally meet George and Tomasa, and to celebrate your wedding! We're proud of you, Dawn, and love and miss you!