Comments on: Holiday Letter

By: Ellen S

Ellen S — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 13:21:09 +0000

What a stellar year! Here’s hoping that 2020 brings lots of Good Things, too.

By: sam

sam — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 04:05:16 +0000

sweet wondrous family you have every reason to celebrate – glorious Annabelle and Sophie, spectacular dreams, incredible family, and a network that adores you … May we all work together to instill a bit more love in a truly love-hungry world.
Let’s give THAT a standing ovation. You do more than your share . sssss

By: Brandi A Reynolds

Brandi A Reynolds — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 21:30:25 +0000

Amy,
I love your voice. I enjoy your truths and catching up on all the incredible things you and your family do. Thank you for sharing.

Happy, healthy and a fulfilling 2020.

By: Cindy Anderson

Cindy Anderson — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 07:04:48 +0000

What a great letter! It sounds like your girls are doing well!

The big news in our family this year is my husband deciding to have weight loss surgery. He’s lost more than 100 pounds on his own over the years and this will help speed up the process. We’re changing our eating habits and I’m losing a little as well. Beth lives in a apartment downstairs (our daylight basement) and she is still eating too much or the wrong things. I struggle with allowing her to make those choices (she IS 35) and insisting she eat healthy. But, one day at a time. Spring and summer will allow us more time outside and more physical activities.

I pray you have a blessed New Year!

By: Sandra Marinella

Sandra Marinella — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 23:21:51 +0000

Amy, What a beautiful letter! What a beautiful life! Congrats on your many successes–and I connect with the lost intentions! Sending wishes for continued happiness and success to you, Ray, Annabelle, and Sophie in 2020! Much love, Sandra

By: Flo Eckstein

Flo Eckstein — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:10:57 +0000

Hi, Amy,
Thank you for your hopeful, uplifting update, and delightful family portrait. Warm wishes for all that’s good in 2020.

By: Kirstin Van Cleef

Kirstin Van Cleef — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 18:23:43 +0000

Hi Amy! Happy 2020! Thank you for this – since I moved away from PHX, I have missed being able to collaborate with you and many others there but I have loved staying in touch from a distance by following you and your always stellar work. This year I also had many intentions and am happy to say that some of the most important goals I had set for the year (and since moving) were met. Two big ones –

I wanted to contribute to my new community by volunteering and applied for the Alameda Public Art Commission, where I was accepted!

My career path in the Bay Area has been an interesting, challenging, and humbling adventure. It finally paid off this year when I became the Director of CIIS Public Programs. I work with some of the most lovely, brilliant people I think I ever meet and I am so grateful to have the creative opportunity of working as leader.

I remain thrilled on a daily basis to be here riding my bike and the ferry in the sun and the fog. I am also finding marriage to be the best collaboration there is. Building a life with Ben makes me so very happy and I love him more each day.

I hope you did indeed want our updates here and appreciate being able to share – thank you❤️

If you’re ever in the Bay Area again and have some time for coffee let me know!

By: Denise Resnik

Denise Resnik — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:21:13 +0000

Thank you, Amy, for allowing us to tune in to the latest, making it real (always!) and ending our year with another heartfelt smile! Look forward to more time together in the year and decade ahead…XO, Denise

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 17:09:24 +0000

It’s so wonderful to read about all your accomplishments this year and how you’re loving your new career path! Also, love the updates on Annabelle, Sophie, and Ray.

Here’s to 2020!

By: Stefanie

Stefanie — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 15:39:50 +0000

Hi Amy, Ray, Annabelle and Sophie,
It’s good to read your end of the year posting in Girl in a Party Hat. This has been a tough year for me in some ways, in others interesting, I’m still getting grief counseling. On the up side, Dani and I have met interesting relatives in Southern California. I’ll email you about that. Although, the water tank exploded in August and the carpet still needs replacement, things are good here. Skiing starts this week. Let’s talk soon. Love, Stef