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Today I wanted to talk about some of the people who have grown to mean a great deal to me over my years at QVC: the hosts and vendors who have become my extended family. Over the years, the hosts have been some of my best friends.

From the warmth and loyalty of Antonella, to a hug and advice from Shawn, to out and out counseling from Albany, to learning from and sharing time with Jane, to a laugh with Rick, years of unconditional love from Mary Beth, unlimited warmth and support from Pat, laughs with Courtney, the style and grace of Amy, driving with Rachel, my dear friendship with Alberti... You get the idea, the list goes on and on.

We have shared a lot over the years. We all share our little world. In the last months of my mother’s illness a number of years ago, they covered for me without ever complaining or even expecting a thank you. I was out for probably a month to be with her, but it didn't matter. They were all there for me, and that's the kind of wonderful people they are. These are friendships that come from good people working side by side, years of shared experiences, and respect and caring for each other.

 Our partners on air are the vendors and guests. These people have become some of my closest and dearest friends and confidants. Leslie Blodgett, Laura Geller, Doris Dalton, Adrienne Denese, Tova, Scott Grimes...where would I be without these amazing friends? I know that I will never let them leave my life.

I will always love going to lunch with Meghan Murray, Mari Lyn Meier, Dana Bledsoe, Carolyn Pollack, and Mary Eckenrode.

I will always look forward to seeing Ralph and Joel, Lori Goldstein, and Renee Greenstein and her husband Justin when I am in New York; Bradley Bayou, Mark Zunino and Nick Chavez when I am in L.A.; and I will go anywhere I have to, to see Cooper and to get Chaz to color my hair forever!!!!

I know this is not everyone, but I hope it at least starts to show my appreciation to the  many people you know from the show, that have made my time at QVC so wonderful. They are good people. I am lucky to have met them, luckier yet to have worked with them, and honored to call them my friends. I will miss seeing them in the course of my work, but will always love having them in my life. As I embark on the next adventure, I know I have been very blessed by this one.

-Lisa

Lisa, the very same colleagues you mentioned would like to honor you right back. We have been blessed to know you and call you…a friend.