Say what you need to say

Today was yet another beautiful day but it also brought some sadness. Today we attended the wake of one our dear clients, Brenda A. Brenda lost her battle with cancer this week after a long 2.5 year fight. When her family called me, I cried. Each of you is precious and special to us and the loss of someone so funny and witty and kind is so hard.
Brenda wouldn't have wanted any tears, she'd want laughter and good times only. She lived, to the end, the way she wanted...and really that's all even of us can ask for. She loved going gambling and always teased K that she wanted her luck at the casinos. Now, I hope she's playing the slots up there in Heaven and winning every time.
But, the loss of someone close to us should remind us all to always "Say what we need to say". We have that song in class right now and it's so 'spot on'.
Do you tell the people in your life how special they are to you? We all forget...we get caught up in every day life and we forget to say the good things. And, you know I try and 'walk the walk' so here goes:
To K: my best friend. My right arm. You know me best and love me anyway. All I can say is Thanks.
To MW: Someone to count on for sure. A close friend, made as an adult, is a precious thing. Always there when I need you.
To PA: One of the best people to bounce things off of-your thoughtful, a great listener and an amazing lady.
To DS: A friendship that snuck up on me but one I cherish for sure. To say we vent to each other is the understatement of the Century-I am appreciative and thankful for you.
To our instructors: You amaze us every day and we couldn't have come so far without you. Each of you brings your special spark to the stage and customers benefit from it every day. Thank God for all of you.
To our staff: Again, we couldn't do it without you. You care for our customers as much as we do and it shows. Thank you all.
And to our clients (all of you): Know that we do what we do for you. The original idea was 'two friends running a Center together, wouldn't that be great?' and it is. Even on the hard days we wouldn't do anything else. We push you, sometimes hard, but you know it comes from love.
Donald Trump says that you will only be successful doing something you truly love and we both know what a gift it is (from you all) to be able to do something we truly love for a living.
We love you all and, thanks!