I want to start today by showing my affection for my best friend Daniella (most know her as Lavinia Brazil).  She has the biggest heart of anybody I have ever met.  Whenever I need someone to talk to she is there.  Whenever I am down she is there. Whenever I am up she shares it with me.  She has been with me through the good and bad.

Unlike a lot of people, she is always happy when I have successes.  She encourages me to be successful and to keep going forward.  She truly wants the best for me and I cannot thank her enough for that.  I am so lucky to have her as a friend and anyone else that gets the chance to be around her will know exactly what I mean.  She is upbeat, never negative, always smiling, and forever grateful.

Her and her family are a big part of my life as well.  Her family has welcomed me into their own without hesitation.  I remember Sunday’s at her aunts house enjoying wonderful Brazilian food.  I will never, ever forget those times and they are locked in my memory forever.

I love you garota : ) and remember that I am here for you too.