Thankful for 11/17…

It’s hard to believe I have known her for 13 years now, and counting.

I first met her at a previous job working for a cable company – we were both going to be working in the call center doing IT Support. I have no idea what it was – but from the instant I saw her, I somehow felt connected to her – and knew I had to get to know her. Her name is Sara Graham (well these days – last few years, actually, she’s sporting the new last name of Cadena). I remember, it was during our orientation in class – I discovered she blushed very easily – and so when they were doing rounds of questions, I purposely said things when it was her turn to make her cheeks flush red. (It’s a good tactic boys, if you want to get a girl’s attention – you constantly embarrass her in public!) I honestly have no idea how she ever tolerated me once we were out of our orientation class, and decided she wanted to be friends with me.

Whatever sadistic behavior in here that made her want to pursue my friendship – I am so very grateful for. There have been periods in our lives, as we both moved on (and away) from the cable company we once worked for – where our lives drifted apart. But no matter what, every so often our lives would intersect once again, and weave back together. The amazing thing is, no matter how much time passes, no matter what’s going on in our lives, when our lives do come back together – there’s never any awkwardness, of looking for conversation. It’s like I just saw her yesterday, but missed her all the days I hadn’t seen her. She’s always been so incredibly supportive of me and everything I do. She encourages me to chase every dream. Every crazy, insane idea I have. She pours her love and support into me.

I love Sara, and always will! Just like I love her husband, Rudy, who is one of the coolest, most down to Earth people you could ever meet. And their kiddo, Reade is just one of the cutest kids ever.

Sara was technically first reference in Episode 33: There Be Pirates. The “Scara Sea” oceans is a reference to Sara’s nickname of “Scara.”

But she made her first real voice appearance in Episode 54: “Back By (Somewhat) Popular Demand” in which Alan the Astounding returns to the series. And as one drinker to another, shares a drink with Sara’s character.