The two women are still meeting today. There were some rough times, but now they cherish their time together. The two continue to put their heads together and solve problems that come up. Most importantly, they've become friends.

It is difficult every year to select one winner in each category because there are so many people who give so much of their time and energy to the well-being of the community. With close to 80 nominations this year and all of them extremely deserving of the award, it was exceptionally difficult for the committee.

Life isn't easy. We've all had situations where we needed emotional support from a friend. Consider if you did not have a friend to hold your hand when times got tough.

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is a promissory note; today is the only cash you have - so spend it wisely

On Saturday afternoons today, you'll find women spending time with their families, traveling or at the gym.

We speak today of a women who over the course of time was able to represent her country with pride. She has fallen, recovered and succeeded,