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I just returned from Houston where I got to see several good friends: Ray, Kerber and Julie. It was so great to see all of them.

First up was Kerber. We had a delicious lunch in the Rice Village at Cafe Chino (yum!). Annabelle joined us and was a very good girl the entire time. Afterwards, I went to M.D. Anderson to see Julie. It was fabulous to get to sit and talk with her. Then Kerber, Liz and Julie’s kids arrived. I’d never met her children before, so it was a nice treat.

The next day I met Ray (a drop of golden sun) for lunch at Angelo’s. He was feeling kind of down that day, but I think my bubbly personality finally infected him because I am pretty sure I saw him smile before we parted.

After leaving Ray, I headed back up to the hospital to take some goodies to Julie and Brendan, then give blood. As usual, Julie was a ray of light amidst the storm. She’s beautiful and amazing and wonderful. I was so happy to get to spend some time with her talking about Britney Spears and other important matters; and meeting her dad. In all the years I’ve known her, I’d never met her dad. He’s a super nice guy. Then I caught back up with Kerber, Liz and Julie and Brendan’s kids.

As I sat listening to Liz sing the tooth-brushing song, I thought about how amazing it was that three girls from Clear Lake High are now moms, and lobbyists, and journalists, and, well, incredible women.

Big hugs to Kerber, Liz, Julie, Brendan and Ray. It was great to see you all and be reminded of the wonderful people in my life.