Hey guys....I know, I know and I am soooooo sorry! It's been awhile since we last chatted. I've actually been trying to rest by extremely sore back, compliments of the suplex I took on the mat outside the ring last week....which brings me to my first topic :)

The Great American Bash.....I can't tell you how excited, how happy, how thankful, how anxious, how psyched and how READY I am to face Natalya at the Great American Bash. Since the night she debuted (and attacked me from BEHIND I might add), she has tried to make my life as horrible as humanly possible. I'd have to say that Vickie didn't make it any easier.

In any event, it's about rising above, right? Overcoming obstacles, facing fear with determination, staying focused and positive and giving every obstacle your absolute all...and that's what I've done! I've left my blood, sweat and tears out there every single week to prove to Natalya, to prove to myself and to try and prove to each and every one of you that I belong in that ring Sunday night. Win, lose or draw.....I will be a part of history in the making.

One of us will be the first ever Divas Championship this Sunday night (just typing that gave me chills)!!!! I can only hope and pray that I am that lucky someone! One thing is for sure.....this is the biggest match of my career thus far - a chance to wear gold around my waist :)) and I promise I've got more HEART than she could ever imagine!!!! Oh...and thank you sooooooo much for all of you that have left such sweet messages and good luck notes - they mean more than you know.

Onto a lighter subject....believe it or not, I try to read ALL of my messages and comments (on pictures too). Alot of you have been confused on a couple things so I thought I'd just clear it up for fun right here.

*The pictures with the kids are all McCool kids'...just not this McCool! :) They are the children of two of my cousins! I just try to steal and spoil them as much as possible! :)

* YES I did kill that gator and am very proud of it :)

*The "random" guy (that made me laugh whoever wrote that) in the friends picture from back home is one of my best friends from forever ago!

Loving life.....you know, we can't always make everyone happy and not everyone can always make us happy! But we should always remember the people and places that do make us happy. My job and the benefits that come along with it (make a wish, tv shows, visiting the troops, etc...) make me happy. When I'm away from my job, I am blessed to have many family and friends that make me happy! So, just remember....if you have a loved one who is sick, a friend you haven't talked to in awhile, a game you haven't played or a dream you've only dreamed....get out there and take the time to do all of these things because these are the memories you are going to remember. I know I've said it before, but you find a true joy within yourself when you make others smile!

I hope all of you have had an amazing week. Until next time...

FAITH to fight the good fight, HEART to believe and SOUL to search within!

Love you all! Keeping the faith! Michelle