You’ll have to allow me to be sappy today, readers-mine.  I have a lot to be grateful for today and all of it has to do with two people: Thumper and her hubby to be, Chris.  I make a point not to use people’s real names on here, but I will explain why I call that beautiful blonde “Thumper.”  Thumper is my best friend and sister from another mister.  When we were little, we spent every waking moment together.  We’re talking my poor mother did Mommy & Me classes with my brother and Thumper hanging onto her for dear life and me running off to explore everything.  The two of…