Thank you simply simon and Lily for your wise words...Yes I made it to the party and it wasn't as bad as I thought! I sat between two people I care an awful lot about and when I had to go up to the buffet for food I again went up between two people that I care about...I surrounded myself with love and that is what helped me through it...I also took an anxiety pill when I first got there and any time I started to get nervous I did a couple long breathes...I got through it and I am glad I went...I did have a good time and even had some laughs....Thank you for the encouragement!!