Birthday Reflections
40 years ago, on December 31st 1978, I became the luckiest little girl in the world. I was born into a family whose love and support would only continue to grow over the years. I knew immediately that I was wanted - and had been the hopes and dreams of my parents for almost five years. When I was born on my actual due date, I feel like the whole world accepted the reality that was to be. Alicia Nichole Noerr, fierce, dedicated, determined to prove so many things to so many people. The little girl who only answered to Jorge for much of her life. The little girl who played endlessly in her white Sunday dress - and returned home spotless. The little girl who couldn't sit still and ended up loving gymnastics and dance for years. The little girl who struggled with math and science but loved her teachers nonetheless. The little girl who had a love of learning - and winning. The young lady who entered a beauty pageant in hopes of securing a college scholarship. The young...