When a Loss is not really a Loss....

In 1996, I entered my first Daily News Golden Gloves Tournament. My trainer had prepared me as best as anyone could prepare a fighter. I had been living on my own since 15years old in NYC, so fighting and my dreams was pretty much all I had. I won my first two bouts and made it to the finals that would take place at the Paramount Theatre in Madison Square Garden. This was a crazy tough fight, but my trainer, the announcers and myself thought I had done enough to win until the official decision was announced and I had lost a split decision.

I truly believe that each difficult moment has the potential to open my eyes and open my heart. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve my performance for the next time. That first loss taught me the meaning of resiliency, perserverence and faith. I should have won that fight, but there was a lesson to be learned. In 1997, I entered the Women's USA Nationals and trained even harder. I won my first 3 bouts making it once again to the Championships Final against another tough opponent. My performance that night made me the 1st Female ever to be voted "Athlete of the Year" by the USA Olympic Committee. This victory would not have been as rewarding without that first loss.

This past Wednesday, March 7, 2012 was suppose to be my moment to shine at BB Kings for my 6th professional fight. My team knew that by taking this fight we were in for an uphill battle as my opponent for this bout was represented by the promoter putting on this event. However, that was not going to deter me from putting in the hard work and lose focus on my goals for boxing. I had 4 weeks to prepare properly and I am ever so grateful for the great training & sparring partners & support I received at Trinity Boxing.

I have always felt that if you are willing to work hard and make the necessary sacrifices in all areas of your life, you can make your dreams come true. The big day had arrived and I did my usual routine of prayers and visualization. I had put in the hard work and I was mentally & physically prepared.

Being in the ring prior to that first bell, I felt at home as if this was where I was suppose to be. All my life I have fought for my beliefs, my rights, my dreams and that night was no different. The bell rang and although my opponents style was awkward and different, I was still charging forward and trying to adjust. In the 2nd round, my opponent stepped on my foot and I got caught off balance where this was called a "knockdown". For the first time in my professional boxing career, I was behind in the cards and knew I had to dig deep and never give up. I rallied and threw hard punches right thru the next 4 rounds which resulted in me knocking down my opponent in the fifth round and causing her legs to buckle a few times.

The end result once again was losing a tough split decision but I realize that every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes my soul nobler and stronger than it was before. This loss is no different..It has left my spirit untouched and know in my heart it happened for a good reason. A loss, injuries & heartbreaks are minor setbacks that have made me the fighter I am today and I will take this opportunity to build on my faith to make me a stronger all around athlete and person as well as continue on my mission of being a good inspirational example to women, athletes & everyday people around the world.

In closing, I would like to thank my boxing Team, loved ones, family, friends & fans for the wonderful love & support on this tough road that in the end will make all of us believers of always fighting the Good Fight and relying on Faith, Strength & Courage!

Much Love,
Patty Boom Boom
www.patriciaalcivar.com

Digging Deep!

"Overcoming obstacles in life & accomplishing goals are like reaching the peak of a mountain," Patty Boom Boom

As the Thanksgiving Holiday is among us, I start thinking about all the things I am grateful for in my life and this year, one particular thing came to mind and that was the power and strength to always dig deep...

There are times where you get the courage to move forward with a goal and plan every step and then out of nowhere, things don't go exactly as planned...This has been a constant occurence in my life that has taught me to dig deep!

Finding the strength and mental toughness to keep pushing, to keep plugging, to keep fighting is one of life's most daunting challenges. Sometimes we're up to the challenge, sometimes we're not. Or so we think.

Sports has been the greatest metaphor of life for me and I am forever grateful for each lesson learned. In 1996, I participated in my first Daily News NYC Golden Gloves. In my first match in the prelims, I fought a girl named Barbosa who had just got out of prison and her total focus was to eat me alive, but I gave her 3 standing eight counts and ended the bout in the 1st round. I moved to the semi-finals and faced the previous year's champion, Christine Bruno. I was the inexperienced younger fighter at the time & a huge underdog, but I ended up stopping her in the 2nd round and moving to the finals in Madison Square Garden. The championship match with Eileen Lacy was incredible and it seemed as if it was my night to shine, but the fight was too close and the decision did not go my way.

It was a devastating loss and I wasn't sure how to get back from that, but I was thankful to have faith and my trainer to help me believe that it was worth trying again. And so I did and came back to win 2 consecutive NYC Golden Gloves Titles, a National & International Title throughout the next few years! In addition to completing 16 Marathons throughout the past 15 years and competing in a variety of sports that totally take me out of my comfort zone. Sometimes, we just need to dig deep! We have more going for us than we sometimes believe; in fact, we have a whole lot more than we can possibly imagine. Deep down inside each of us dwells a limitless reservoir of untouched magic, a supernatural cache of power and strength capable of overcoming anything and everything thrown in our path.

This year, I faced all types of personal obstacles with my job, education and athletics. I am thankful that I am able to see these challenges as a way to teach me a lesson and make me stronger and more resilient. Whenever life starts smacking me around, I know I need to step back for a moment. And start digging deep. I listen to what my heart and soul tells me to do. The answers will come if you dig deep enough and long enough.

One of the events that taught me a valuable lesson and that I hold dear to my heart this year is the Men's Health Magazine NYC Urbanathlon. I dedicated 12-weeks of plyometrics, stair workouts and speed drills on the track during the crazy hot and humid NYC summer. The big day was on October 29th. Everything seemed to be going perfectly until a couple of days before the event where the temperature in NYC practically dropped 50 degrees and there was a threat of rain and snow for the day of the event. Just a few days before, NYC had been spoiled with great weather. The day had arrived and there was no turning back. One of my weakness and fear has always been the cold and rain, but this was another opportunity to face my fears and not give up no matter what.

The Urbanathlon truly tested me in every way and even though I did not win, I did finish among the top women and learned once again to get back up even when you get knocked down...
http://www.youtube.com/user/MHUrbanathlon?feature=mhee#p/a/u/0/_zd3-b5T4lE

Life can come at you really hard, testing your will and taxing your tenacity; testing and taxing it right to the hilt. And life can push you right to the wall, right to the breaking point on occasion. But that's OK as long as you remember that it's not what's happening on the outside that matters the most, but what you've got going on inside. And deep down, where it counts, you've got way more than enough.

So this Thanksgiving Holiday, I am thankful for my never-ending faith, my loved ones, my supporters and the ability to tap into the magic within by digging a little deeper when things don't go exactly as planned.

"Real riches are the riches possessed inside."

Wishing you all a very Happy & Healthy Holiday Season!

Much Love & Blessings,

Patricia "Patty Boom Boom" Alcivar
Professional Boxer, Competitive Runner &
Fitness/Commercial Model
Website: www.patriciaalcivar.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/PatriciaAlcivar
Blog: http://pattiboomboomsblog.blogspot.com
FB Fan Page: facebook.com/PatriciaPattyBoomBoomAlcivar

No Guts, No Glory!

"There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in doing something, you do it only when it's convenient. When you're committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results!"

The Chicago Marathon was nothing short of magical. My sister and I were nervous but excited when we arrived in Chicago last Saturday,October 8th. Besides, she had been in the hospital just a week before with a serious debilitating injury/condition that had caused her to rethink about her plans to run this marathon in which she had put in 15 solid weeks of training.

I remember her asking me "What would you do in my situation?" I took a deep breath and tried to respond the best way I could with her safety in mind. In my second professional fight last year, I fought with a broken foot and earlier this year, I fought with a respiratory infection. Obstacles will always be part of our lives and you have to do what you feel in your heart is best for YOU and the rest is pure Faith. I assured her that I was proud of her despite of what her decision would be. A couple of days later, she would confirm her decision to run the Chicago Marathon although her goals had changed and completing this Marathon (her 3rd ever) after a 6-yr break was going to be beyond rewarding.

The alarm sounded at 5am on Sunday, October 9th. I had awoken with amazing feelings of Gratitude for arriving safely the day before, for having an awesome night out in Chicago and for the day I was about to have. My sister and I got great sleep and we were stoked that the hotel's Starbucks was opening at 5am to accomodate the runners. I was smiling big when we went downstairs to have our tea & oatmeal. Genuine Enthusiasm, Confidence & Faith are contagious and I knew I had enough for both of us.

We made our way through the 47,000 thousand registered runners to our assigned corrals and the time to say good-bye had arrived. I gave my sister a heartfelt crazy tight, but very confident hug & then I focused on the race I was about to run. A run that I knew I was ready for and was doing to test myself; to bring the best out of myself & continue to strengthen my faith. The airhorn went off at 7:30am & the 26.2 mile journey begun...

My goal for this Marathon was to run a solid 3:40 that would qualify me for Boston. I had battled through a few health scares & injuries for a few years that prevented me from running a marathon at that pace since 2005. I visualized what I wanted to run & how I wanted to feel all week and just had the faith that I could finally pull it off. The first 3 miles, I was flying at a 7:30 pace. I was rocking to my mp3 player when all of a sudden it made a weird high pitch sound and completely died on me. Whoa! What was I going to do with 23.2 miles left without music? I don't think I ever ran any long distance events without music.

I did panic for a couple of minutes, but all of a sudden felt a sense of peace. It dawned on me that this was an opportunity to really take in each mile; to listen to my body; to rely on myself and on my faith. Each mile was dedicated to a certain time in my life where I could remember great achievements. I could also hear the church songs playing in my head throughout the race. Mile 23 seemed to be where I started to struggle the most & felt incredible fatigue & ache in my lower back. I knew I had it in me to push through the discomfort.

As Mile 26 approached, I was so overwhelmed with emotion. I could see myself raising my hands in victory and as I made my way to the 26.2 mile finish line, I looked up and saw 3:40! I was overcome with tears of joy and amazing feelings of gratitude. I walked in disbelief but with a big koolaid smile. I waited anxiously for my sister to finish and seeing her finish a couple of hours later was the icing on the cake! We had both completed the Chicago Marathon and we were both healthy and proud..

This was my 16th Marathon and definitely a very special one that I will hold dear to my heart forever for a few reasons. Training my sister for this event helped bond us in a unique way, but also seeing her dedication & transformation was rewarding for both of us. Sharing the incredible feeling of accomplishment and knowing that we both did it for our own personal reasons was significant as I have learned the hard way that doing things for the wrong reasons to prove other people wrong results in empty feelings. To me, this run was spiritual as it showed me the power of faith and belief like never before.

The feeling of accomplishment; to know you pushed beyond your limits and brought out the best in you for YOU is an inner satisfaction that no one can ever take away from you...I am forever grateful for this opportunity and can only hope to continue to bring out the best!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVDXiTF95fU&feature=share

Much Love,
Patricia "Patty Boom Boom" Alcivar

"Fighting" for My Life!

What is Strength? It's not just built of limbs, a tangled muscle & sinews. It's not just the bash of helmets on shoulders or crack of a baseball punching holes in the sky. Strength is a feeling...A Power...A Look. A shout tapped deep from within that says, I will Persist. I will Conquer. I will Prevail. That says this is the moment it all begins. That says I will not settle for anything less that I can be, share or do...If we just chose to Listen...I HAVE CHOSEN TO LISTEN!

From a very young age, I have literally been "fighting" for my life and dreams. From calling the police on my father to being on my own since I was 15 years old to each opportunity I take to stand up for what I believe in. Each day I pray for continued strength to never give up and to be able to accomplish my goals while being a positive influence in the lives of my loved ones, friends, athletes, women & anyone who has needed hope through my athletics and the way I live my life inside & outside of the ring.

Boxing to me represents an opportunity to continue to "Fight" for my life and dreams. The will is stronger than anything I could ever imagine. 10 days before my 5th professional fight on April 2nd in Jupiter, Florida, I was diagnosed with a severe upper respiratory infection. The doctor advised me not to get on the plane on the afternoon of March 23rd. I was on my way to Florida to get my body acclimated to the warmer weather as I would be fighting in the middle of the day in an outdoor stadium. Dr. Brody had his nurse come in as a witness to both the conversation & the signing of a document he had prepared advising me not to get on the flight that afternoon or fight on April 2nd. I had debated with him and told him I could "tough" this out as I fought my 2nd pro fight with a broken foot. His response was "I would rather you fight with a broken arm as that won't kill you."

I would be prescribed an antibiotic (Zithromax) for 5 days and without a doubt I got on that plane. My condition did worsen for a couple of days and I was afraid, but kept never ending hope. I took my workouts down a notch, but still ran during the warmest parts of the day. Fight day had arrived and although my body did not feel 100%, my heart & my will were going to give 1,000%. I was after all "Fighting" for My Life and Dreams!

On April 2nd, the sun was beaming and the humidity was high. I would over hear a couple of the fighters say that they could feel the heat from the boxing ring canvas burning their feet as there was no coverage from the sun. I entered that ring knowing in my heart that I was going to give my very best no matter what. I gave one of my very best performances under very challenging circumstances, but proved once again that anything done with passion and faith, can & will provide outstanding results!

My Desire & hope is to continue to approach everything in my life with much dedication, perseverance and fortitude. I believe the secret to lasting success is not something you find with an X on an old map. It must be MADE. It's being a creator and an INFLUENCER. It's being on a roll..Being an ULTIMATE, unrelenting, uncompromising go-getter. It's of GRIT & Determination, GUTS & MIND...It's a chain linking mastery & momentum and it drives you ever forward...Ever learning. Ever reaching. Ever striving for the next breakthrough....And it means never ever stopping. EVER!

With Much Love,
Patricia "Patty Boom Boom" Alcivar
"Face Your Fears, Live Your Dreams!"
www.patriciaalcivar.com
FaceBook: Patricia "Patty Boom Boom" Alcivar Fan Page

Agua Dulce, Agua Sala'...Sweet water, Salt Water

In 1997, I was standing in the middle of a boxing ring in Augusta, Georgia getting the first ever Women's National Amateur Boxing Championship belt placed on my little waist after fighting & winning my preliminary bouts for 3 days straight and then facing off a very tough opponent on the championship night under very challenging circumstances.

"Agua Dulce, Agua Sala," (Sweet water, Salt Water) is a metaphor for life...In that moment in 1997, I felt both. The feeling of giving it my all, having my trainer say he was proud of me & the inner satisfaction was definitely "Agua Dulce!" Not having any of my family members there, not knowing if I would ever feel this way again and not knowing what the future holds was "Agua Sala."

Well, quite a few years later, I continue to have many days of both "Agua Dulce & Agua Sala," but have been blessed with the maturity to see and accept the true meaning of each experience. Each wonderful Marathon (15 in total)that I have completed has taught me never, ever to give up and taught me that with a strong mind you can will yourself to do anything! With each boxing match, I have learned that my dreams are worth fighting for and each triumph brings me a little closer despite the obstacles that always seem to present themselves. Every person that has come into my path has taught me a valuable lesson about myself & life even if those people are no longer in my life.

So, these days, "Agua Dulce" is the opportunity to welcome each day with a run, workout, prayer and gratitude. "Agua Dulce" is the being thankful for the very special people in my life and appreciating their qualities & contribution to my life. "Agua Dulce" is all the adventures I get to experience, face my fears & live my dreams & have no regrets.

Life is all about balance and you can only appreciate the sunshine that much more after rainy days, so of course there must be "Agua Sala" which to me means tears, moments of sadness and trying days. I have definitely experienced my share of "Agua Sala" during injuries/illnesses, not so great performances, failed relationships and disappointments.

I deal with my "salty water" days the best way I know how & that is relying on faith, prayers, strength & determination and realizing that each "salty water" day has a good purpose in my life & will teach me a meaningful lesson.

My wish for my loved ones, friends & supporters is for more of those beautiful days of "Agua Dulce" where you feel like you can fly and reach new heights and for those "Agua Sala" days to be eased with comfort in knowing that after each storm, the sun will shine and with enough faith, things will always get better!

"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; But often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us."
Helen Keller

Much Love,
Patty Boom Boom
www.patriciaalcivar.com

For the True Love of Boxing!

When my mom gave birth to me, she had not picked out a name for me. Talking about last minute planning..A student visiting her mom in the next bed brought in an old newspaper that she was doing her research paper on. The front cover picture caught my mom's attention. It was a picture of a woman with a machine gun holding up a bank...My mom named me after "Patty Hearst."

For as long as I can remember, I have always fought for my beliefs and passions and have literally put my life on the line for them. When I was 10 years old, I called the police on my father when he committed a mortal crime. At the age of 15, I decided I had enough of an abusive home and went to live on my own. The consequences of my actions were severe as I had to endure ridicule from my family and struggle to pay rent, go hungry many nights and work while I went to school. However, I would not change a thing today and stand by my decisions and dreams.

Even though I went through some incredibly difficult moments, the things that always provided comfort were my Faith, My Dreams & Sports. I have participated in quite a number of sports, but the one that caught my attention was Boxing. Perhaps, it is because it's the sport that most resembles the struggles of my life and gives me the opportunity to once again fight for my dreams.

I spent over 6 years as an amateur boxer winning two NYC Golden Gloves, the Empire State Games, a National title & an International Title. My biggest & proudest accomplishment in my amateur career was being the first female ever to be named "Athlete of the Year," by the United States Olympic Committee. After waiting for about 8 years for Women's Boxing to go to the Olympics, I took a break from boxing and always felt like I had unfinished business and had not done everything I could in the sport.



Against all odds, on October 9, 2009, I made my professional boxing debut in Columbia, TN. Little did I know the extreme challenges in the sport of pro boxing. There would be no purse (pay) for me and my opponent & venue changed about 6 times. My reward would be a first round knockout and the personal victory of doing something I truly loved and the satisfaction of taking that first step towards my ultimate dream of becoming World Champion.

Almost 17 months & 3 fights later, not much has changed. In order to keep fighting for my dreams & be able to train and make ends meet, I have had to work a number of freelance/part-time gigs and have compiled quite the resume with skills that include: Event Management, Personal Training, Translating/Interpreting, Dog Walking, Babysitting, Massage Therapy and my latest after graduating with honors, Emergency Medical Technician!

Some female boxers like myself are not fortunate enough to have their professional boxing careers funded in order to train full time. It truly is a big sacrifice and I do it for the True Love of Boxing and My Dreams! On March 4th, I will be taking a closer step towards my dreams when I fight my 4th professional fight in my hometown of Queens, NY! In attendance for the first time will be my mom, younger sister & niece. It is an amazing opportunity which I am so thankful for, however, in order to make it truly successful, I definitely need the support of my supporters! Ticket Sales are an amazingly important part of professional boxing. Links to purchase tickets are included below...

http://www.wix.com/jsizzle141/boomboomtickets OR my website at:
http://www.patriciaalcivar.com/updates

In closing, I just want to thank all my family, friends and supporters for following me on this incredible journey thus far, Trinity Boxing for providing a safe & reliable place to train and my manager, Johnny who works exceptionally hard to make my dreams a reality! I thank God for giving me the opportunity to Dream High for my chance to Fly High!

Much Love,
Patty Boom Boom
www.patriciaalcivar.com

"Dream what you want to dream, go where you want to go,
be what you want to be. Because you have only one life and
one chance to do all the things you want to do"

Making My 2011 Resolutions A Reality!

Every year for about the last 13 years or so, I do the old fashion thing of writing down a good list of about 5-10 things I want to accomplish for the New Year. It MUST be written though! Written goals have a way of transforming wishes into wants; cant's into cans; dreams into plans; and plans into reality. Don't just think it - ink it!

When I was about 17 years old, I was barely surviving on my own working in a Battered Women's Shelter named "Sanctuary for Families". At the time, "The New School" offered the staff & clients free classes from their catalog. I had just won the World Full Contact Kyokushin Karate Championships in the women's light weight division & needed a new challenge. I have been fortunate enough from a very young age to be able to seek things that will help me grow spiritually & mentally. My goal for that year was to find something that would challenge me in a different way and I was going to stop at nothing until I found it! All of a sudden this one class just jumped out of the book at me..."Learn the Art of Boxing".

I was so psyched and could not wait to take on my next challenge! However, I was disappointed when I got there and saw that the class was more like a box-aerobics class. I marched right up to the instructor after class and told him that I thought this was going to be a real boxing class. I told him that I was a champion martial artist & wanted to improve my punches. This Brooklyn guy named Martin Snow had the nerve to tell me that Karate sucked & to throw any punches or kicks I wanted and he would block it. I was determined to make an impression on this 6'5", 240lb Brooklynite, so I was throwing kicks & punches and he was indeed blocking everything hard! Until...I found a wonderful opening right in his mid section & I threw a straight right hand with all my might! YES! I knocked the wind out of him and his next words to me were "Women's Boxing just became legal in NYC..Do you wanna fight?" I had found my next challenge!! It continues to be one of the sports that takes me out of my comfort zone & brings the best out of me!

In order to accomplish your goals, you MUST crystallize your goals. Make a plan for achieving them and set yourself a deadline. Then, with supreme confidence, determination and disregard for obstacles and other people's criticisms carry out your plan!

In my second professional fight this summer, I broke my right foot 3 weeks before my fight! A broken metatarsal requires at least 4-6 weeks in an air cast. I looked at the podiatrist straight in the eyes and told him that I was fighting no matter what! I was also crying like a baby & had the utmost faith that although it might not be easy, everything was going to workout. This doctor customized all of my foot wear with extra padding/cushion, put a cortisone shot right in my bone & taught me how to bandage my foot for extra support. I was not to run for the next 3 weeks & do non impact exercises. I replaced my daily runs with high intensity speed drills on the elliptical machine, stair master & swimming. The night of my fight came & I was insanely nervous as I was fighting with a broken foot & with someone who was much more experienced than I was. All through this though, I had amazing FAITH and my goal in mind the entire time! I won that fight with a TKO at the end of the 4th round!

To achieve success, you need both persistence and flexibility. When you face difficulties and unexpected problems, use all your persistence and determination to stick to your goals. If the way you do things now does not work, try another way. Keep trying until you find the one that works. Don't change the ends, change the means. It is my true belief though that gratitude and faith MUST be part of the whole goal setting process. I would not have gotten this far without my belief in a higher power. It is a very important part of my everyday life.

So, what's in store for Patty Boom Boom in 2011? LOTS!! Before I start mentioning just a few, I want to say that I am incredibly thankful to my higher power which is God. I feel truly humbled and blessed to be able to accomplish so many things this year even through some extreme challenges. Everything I do, I do with so much love, passion, faith & determination. Some of my goals for 2011 include:

1. Boxing/Fighting in my hometown & Internationally
2. Completing my first Ironman at Lake Placid in July
3. Start Nursing School in March
4. Focus on writing & completing my memoir
5. Continue Living my life with incredible Faith & Passion!

Thank you all for your amazing & continued support! Looking forward to sharing this incredible journey of adventures, faith & growth in 2011 & beyond! My wish for all my Friends & Loved ones is:

May you always have enough happiness to keep you sweet;
enough trials to keep you strong;
enough success to keep you eager;
enough faith to give you courage;
and enough determination to
make each day a good day!

Wishing you all amazing blessings & health for the coming year!

Much Love,

Patricia Alcivar aka "Patty Boom Boom"
www.patriciaalcivar.com

It's Never Too Late!

I have been involved in some sort of sports for as long as I can remember. It has always been part of my lifestyle and a wonderful outlet for me, but I always felt something was missing especially after leaving home at the age of 15.

Once I started competing in Martial Arts, Running & then Boxing, I was never fueled by anger. My motivation has always been and always will be to be the best that I can be and prove to myself that I am worthy and can accomplish my goals. However, growing up I did hold on to anger especially towards my mom and was not spiritual. Although it never showed externally, I felt bitter about my childhood and had so many questions and feelings of insecurity.

Throughout the years, I struggled as I felt that being bitter was something toxic that would eventually eat me up slowly inside and I did not want to live like that. True forgiveness is something that is done with your body, mind and spirit, and it's not easy. One of the things I constantly talk about is faith and it is definitely one of the things that has helped me in my journey along with years of counseling and self awareness.

It is so hard to forgive because you might think you're "letting the other person off the hook" by forgiving them. Forgiving is for you, not the other person. Forgiveness allows you to return to love, to the good person you truly are and simply a matter of letting go of anger and resentment, and taking responsibility for your own emotional and physical situation. When you refuse to forgive, you might feel like you're punishing the other person, when in fact you're only punishing yourself.

So, this is part of what I was missing & slowly, but surely have found that peace within myself. I am now closer to my mom than I ever was and amazingly it has made me a better and stronger person and athlete! Earlier this year, I watched my 65-year old mom participate in her first 5k which was incredible! I speak with my mom on a daily basis & feel blessed to have the support I never had before. It really is NEVER too Late! I now fight, run and compete with even more purpose than before and for that, I am so very thankful.

"The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong." Gandhi

Much Love,

Patty Boom Boom
www.patriciaalcivar.com