Thanks

God is so good. I don't always understand his plan or even his greatness, but I can tell you this is an absolute I am sure of - He is good. Do you ever just want to give up? Do you ever feel so overwhelmed and unsure of yourself and failure is at every turn? Yeah, me too, but because I know that God is good, I can continue on. He gives me grace. He loves me and forgives my iniquities. I'm not the best mom. I'm not the best wife. I'm not the best daughter, friend, sister, employee, or citizen. But God loves me and I know He will help me through and give me what it takes to be the best I can be. I am so thankful for the people He has placed in my life that speak truth to me and love me despite my shortcomings. Those people that I can be honest with and not hold back because I think they'll think less of me if they know the real me.

Mom, thanks. Thanks for listening even when I come to you with the same problems over and over and over and over... Especially when you've got a lot going on in your life, too. You're always there for me and I know that. Don't forget that I'm here for you, too.

KTG, thanks. You've got to be the coolest monster aunt ever! Thanks for being honest with me and helping me work through issues that have plagued me for as long as I can remember. Your words are always so encouraging, even when they're presented in the form of humor. Probably even more so. You're one of the few people that can make me laugh through my tears. Thank you. 


Isabel, thanks. Even though you're half a country away, I know I can call you up at anytime and chat with you. I can text you when you're in another country and you would consider getting on a plane to come see me right away. You're my bosom buddy. Thanks for sticking with me all these years.


Beck, thanks. You're not just a sister-in-law. We were friends long before that. You're one of those people who always lifts my spirits and supports me, even when you're not aware of it.


David, thank you. Even when you don't have the words, you encourage me to find someone who does. You live with my crazy and that's a big deal. You're my forever. "Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God." Philippians 1:3


There are others out there, too, but recently these folks have been the ones encouraging me when I'm down, and loving me when I feel unlovable. Thanks.