Today, I’m thankful for:
My incredibly supportive parents who put up with my drama and complaining on a daily basis. They mean everything to me, and I probably would never leave them if I didn’t have to grow up.
Kati, My amazing sister who is more like a best friend (Even though we don’t see each other much and fight just like any sisters do. She is my inspiration in every way possible.
The rest of my incredible family.
Brittany, Ellie, Christine and Chelle, my best friends from high school who, even though we may not talk as much as we used to, are willing to listen to anything I have to say or vent about. And who I know I will never lose touch with.
Jillian, my best friend from elementary school AND Jr. High AND high school. We, even though we are SO different and don’t talk that often, can see each other for the first time in months and it is like we were never apart. I know our friendship will never die.
Lana and Megan, my first college friends who have already seen me go through one of the hardest times in my life and chose to stick by my side the entire way.
The rest of my amazing Grace family. All the people that I’ve met through Crosspoint or anywhere else.
Danny and Lauren, the most amazing and inspiring couple I know next to my own parents. They have helped me through so much, and I love every minute I get to spend with them and their adorable kids. I am so thankful they have invested in not only my life but the lives of all the students at Grace.
Being able to be a youth intern. This job brings me such joy, happiness and fun. I love being a part of something bigger than myself.
All the students of Grace. They are such a blessing and have brought so much into my life. I’m so thankful I get to be a part of their lives.
My health. Other than the occasional sinus infection, I am as healthy as a horse. I feel so lucky to be that way.
The roof over my head and the food in my belly. I know there are so many out there who don’t have a fraction of what I have.
While all of these are amazing things to be thankful for, there is one person who deserves more thanks than I can possible give. Today, and EVERY DAY I am eternally grateful for:
A God who loves me so much he sent his only son to die for me. A God who cares about me and gives me everything I need, even if it’s not everything I want. A God who gives me all of the above. A God who knows what’s best for me and who has a plan for my life. A God who gives me purpose and meaning in life. A God who will never fail me. A God who is NEVER disappointed in me and will never turn his back on me. A God who I can NEVER be separated from. A God who I GET TO BE WITH FOREVER! Without him I would not be the person I am today. I would have NOTHING. But because of him I have EVERYTHING.
So thank you God. Thank you for being you. And creating me just the way I am. Thanks for never giving up on me. I can never say it enough. But THANK YOU. You’re my everything.
