I love when I get email from Heart Is Hot members telling me what the hearts specifically mean to them in their lives. There’s nothing better, really.

Today I received a note from longtime fan, member and supporter, Rebecca in Hauppauge, NY. She’s sending a heart to her cousin (read below) and asked if I would post a picture of the two of them together. I was of course more than delighted at this request, and hereby dedicate this post and my entire day to “Cousin Dina”. Thanks for making a difference in the life of someone who means so much to us, Dina. And may you enjoy following your heart…..in a brand new way.

HEART 1692, JOURNEY 1
March 26, 2010

All the hearts that I’ve shared have been special, but this one is especially special(If that makes any sense) because I am passing it along to a dear cousin of mine…my cousin Dina in North Carolina. She is more than just a cousin but a girlfriend. Someone I can talk about boys with, life with and our mothers. We are so similar in certain ways. We share frequent morning chats, text messages etc and if one of us is having a bad day we know exactly that the other will know the right thing to say and cheer us up. I love you more then words could express and I hope you will hold this heart close to you and think of me every time you look at it or hold it. I hope you will think of the special family bond that we share as well as the special friendship. I was grateful when you sent me that note card a year ago, when we lost touch and then when you came with your brother and mom this past summer to NY. I hope we can take a trip soon together. In the meantime, hold this heart and think of me close to you and when your ready you can pass it on to someone as special as you are to me. Know that I love you and even though we may be miles away, we’re only a phone call or text message away and I love you with all my heart and soul! This is for you to, to us…L’Chaim… XO