in appreciation

So those who know me know my little family has been struggling financially lately. Those who really know me also know that as much as I grumble and complain I have a hard time asking for or receiving help even when we (I) really need it, especially from family.
Over the years I have lamented never seeming to be in a position to significantly help friends and family in need and so have felt terribly guilty when they try to help me. Even though most are definitely not in any better a position the fact that they have wanted to has helped motivate me.
 I have had friends offer to help with my resume, listen to me go on and on,given helpful advice,kept an ear out for job info and use great restraint in not telling me to just suck it up, shut up and get on with it. To all those dear friends a very heart felt thank you. I do appreciate it and you all.
There are a couple people who really stand out that I wish to show my appreciation to.
First my Grannettie who lovingly and generously gave my family the funds to go on a family vacation. It has given us something to look forward to, to plan and distract and the kids are so excited (so is my Dad-it's an extended family vacation.)
And also an amazingly super cool lady I met years and years ago when we worked together at the mall. I just absolutely adore her. We don't get together often or even chat much on phone or computer but yet she is always there. She has helped me out with getting jobs, boosting my confidence, and general life stuff. Now she has passed my husbands name on to a friend of hers and *POOF* he has work.Thank-YOU!
It is difficult for me to express the extent of my gratitude, please know it means the world to me to know I have such  wonderful friends.