Desi Hoskison

I am sure I have a few funny stories to tell about Ellen, but that is not what is on my heart today.

I have to say what a precious friend she is.  She has mentored me for 8 years now.  Our friendship began when we had to share an office.  How can you be in close quarters with someone 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and not get to know each other very well?  I am very grateful, I had to share that office with her.  She has encouraged me, pushed me, pulled me, chastised me and praised me.  Never has she given up on me, she has allowed me to find the confidence to try out my "thinking out of the box" ideas (that is no small feat in corporate America).  This confidence has allowed me to grow into the position I now hold in the law firm.  She taught me to learn and to realize we are all different.  To recognize your weakness can be offset by a great friend's strength.  Wow, what a team we make.   Happy Birthday Ellen !!!!!