Sitting on the porch with Connie, Brenda, Richard, and Brian this evening, I just felt so incredibly grateful. Dresden has been through so much, from the terrible winds to the long days of rebuilding. But looking at our town now, it is stronger than ever. The buildings might be new, but the soul of the town is exactly the same. I am so proud of my hometown and so blessed to have my family here with me to enjoy it.

Here is another one of my favorite pictures with my dad! We were having such a good time at Thanksgiving in Dresden back in 2019. I love how happy we both look in this photo. It is so important to stop and take pictures like this when the whole family is together. These are the moments I never want to forget. My dad always knows how to make me laugh, and being back home in Dresden for the holidays is always the best feeling in the world.