Set against the backdrop of a pic i took of Niagara Falls(where i am from)are the things and people that keep the fire of life inside me burning.Beginning from the left:my hard rocker brother-in-law Mark.Always living to the beat of a different drum,and a big heart.Mark--even though you dont believe in God--He believes in you.dont give up.My precoscious and so very precious niece-in-law Tessa.You are the warm sunlight that brightens everyone's day.My beloved husband Jeff.You keep me young and on my feet.Your'e my reason to stay strong and motivated.Living with you is sometimes impossible---yet living without you is always unthinkable.I will love you in this life and the next.Always and forever.My spunky yet loving sister-in law Dawn.How i wish i had even half the strength you have.Please teach your daughter Tessa how to have the streangth and determination and love that you have.My loving and forever caring mother-in-law Marie.It has been a long time since i have seen such love and caring in a person as i see in you.You take people into your life when they are in need and treat them as one of your own right off the bat.The love you have has been passed down and seen in your children.You have done well mom I love you!My beloved departed pet and friend of 18 years Kori Artemis.Your presence is missed.I will forever cherish the time i have had with you.Your memory is alive.I hope that you are running and playing in fields of catnip right now.I love you Kori.And last but not least---my demon cat Spike.Affectionate even more now that your friend Kori passed.Needy for attention.Yet always loving.Just a few last words---WILL YOU EVER BEHAVE? These are the things that keep the fire of the Phoenix alive.The flames of love,memories,passion,Burn brighter with each passing day.Consuming my very soul,causing me to soar towards the heavens even higher in pure jubuliation.These are what make me who and what i am.I am the rising one,the child of light and darkness.I am Phoenix.