If Not For Franki...

Today is Franki Sibberson’s birthday. I am thrilled to get the chance to gush unabashedly about this amazing person. Franki is a person that I only met in real life three years ago, but feel like I have known my entire life. When I was asked to reflect on what this crazy person has done for me, I was a bit overwhelmed.

If not for Franki,

I wouldn’t have run three 5Ks

In the last two years.

If not for Franki,

I would have been ashamed of my turtle pace,

Plodding to the finish line.

She cheered me on,

Encouraged,

Texted,

Tweeted,

And helped me find the positive.

If not for Franki,

I wouldn’t have gone to All Write.

Met so many of my friends in person.

Became the teacher I was meant to be.

If not for Franki,

I wouldn’t write for Choice Literacy.

Fearing my writing is inferior,

That I don’t have a message worth sharing.

That my writing doesn’t belong there.

Franki is the world’s best cheerleader.

Best friend.

Best force for positive energy.

I can text Franki and ask for advice,

Help,

Encouragement,

Anything.

She will research,

Find connections,

Give me direction.

If not for Franki,

I wouldn’t have half of the dreams,

I am now reaching for.

I wouldn’t know many of my closest friends.

Or be pushing myself each day,

To grow in a new way.

Franki – happy, happy, birthday.
I hope it is amazing and full of friends, family,

and lots and lots of laughter.

You have made me a better teacher,

Guided me,

Pushed me.

If not for you, this world sure would be one dull place. J
Thanks for everything!

XOXO