Blessings

Today is December 1st. I want to take this time to praise the Lord for everything He has given me this year, for the things He took, and for the lessons learned.

I am thankful for:

God, being their everyday of my life, even when I wasn't looking, was searching and didnt want you there. For being my shoulder to cry on, my ear to listen and my strength through it all.

Jim Ross, the best guy I have ever met. From honesty to reality and everything in between, thank you for being my friend, believing in me and more importantly, trusting me. I miss you and wish I could find you.

Rodriguez, a dear friend who moved far away, again, but that is one of the most honest and gentle guys I have ever known.

Steph and Leta, sisters who share my pains and my aggrevations and share theirs.
Steph for being my crying shoulder and allowing me to be the b**** that I sometimes need to be.
Leta for keeping me grounded and reminding me constantly of something more.

My family, each day is a new day and each brings with it a new lesson, only God knows what they are and what they will be but thank you.

Chenelle my workout partner, for being positive and encouraging and for making me be there so you will be there. :D

Aunt Dee, Mike, Allison, and Nicholas, for being such a positive influence on my outlook on life, love, relationships, and the possibility of forever.

Gma and Gpa O'Rear for being funny, honest, and more real than anyone else I know.

Gma and Gpa Gerdes for growing me into who I am and breaking part of my stubborness, Lord can you imagine if you hadnt, oie!

Ashes and Abby, although I want to scream when you lay on my head or be bad, I love you for always being there when I get home and for being there when no one else was.

Baby E, the love of my life, the light and the happiness that keeps me true. Thank you for just being you, attitude and all :D

Donna, my travel agent for allowing me to take trips every year by finding me the best deals and really great places to go.

School, for melding my mind and making me an academically intelligent person.

Military for giving me the chance to see so many places, learn about so many cultures, and be a part of something so powerful and selfless.

Krista, for listening and being a positive influence.