thankful.

i am thankful for...

Christ's abundant love - by God's grace i have been saved and would not be the person i am today if for not His love. i am thankful for His death on the cross for me.

my dad - a quiet, strong, determined, genuine and hardworking man who has loved me unconditionally. i am honored to be his first child and only daughter. i am thankful for the little moments that make our relationship what it is today. i love you.

my mom - a hardworking, caring, wise woman whose love is incredible. her advice continues to amaze me and shape who i am becoming. i am blessed to have such a wonderful mother. i am thankful for your encouragement and strength. i love you.

my parents - thank you for the wonderful example you have set for us. i know we haven't made it easy, but thank you for continuing to be a team.

my brothers - to andrew and daniel - two young men who truly have a spirit for life. your ability to make people laugh is intoxicating. continue to grow into the men i know you will become. thank you for being my brothers. i love you both so much and know that despite the distance we will always be there for each other.

family - to the rest of my family - you are the most dynamic group of men and women i know. i am thankful for the relationships we have and continue to grow. i love you all for your individuality.

friends - i wish i could thank you all individually but that would take years. to each and every single one of you from east to west i am thankful for the way you all inspire, challenge, support and love me. i know that because of each of you i am a better person. thank you.

my roommates - elizabeth and ryann - two beautiful women(inside and out). although we have been the peachtree 3 for only a short time i have loved every minute we spend together. thank you for who you are and your kindness. i am thankful to have you both in my life and look forward to the future.

a child's innocence - to my cousins who are all under the age of 5 and to my sunday school class - your way of looking at life is a refreshing and an encouraging reminder. i am thankful for your spirit and love for life.

time differences and technology - without these two things i would not be able to cultivate and maintain the relationships i have. i am thankful for the opportunities these two things allow me to accomplish.

music and art - two things that i enjoy and respect those who exude talent in these areas. i am thankful for those who share their talents.

hope. faith. the future - the ability to know my life has so much more ahead of me. i am thankful for the ability to dream and accomplish, to grow and make reality. thankful for a faith that gives me the strength to know everything will be okay.

laughter. joy. happiness. - all of which my life would not be complete without.

patience. encouragement. strength. wisdom. - all qualities i am thankful to posses and continue to learn.

and for...
love. sunshine. sunsets. the beach. the stars. the ocean. healthy competition. football. virginia. late nights. road trips. cooking. bonfires. lacrosse. fireworks. jmu.