I Am Thankful

The time is upon us to look at everything we have to be thankful for.

My list includes (but isn't limited to):
     - my family
     - my friends
     - my boyfriend
     - a house
     - being able to at least go to college

I could go on and on and on about how awesome everything around me is going, but that will just take me too long. I am so blessed and thankful for the many things God has put in my life. I sometimes can't fathom it.

I am thankful for a family who is there for me. I have two siblings and two parents that I can talk to and they'll hear me. My parents drove me to and from rehearsals and have payed for numerous things. My mom was my teacher, which is a big sacrifice. My dad taught me how to act. My sister is my friend for life. My brother is my confidant. My mom is a hard worker. My dad is a creative genius. My brother is hilarious. My sister is a triple-threat (in due time). I also have three pets that will make me warm on the coldest nights. All those things make my family dynamic and way different than any of the other ones I've met. I'm blessed, loved, and thankful for all those things they show me.

I am thankful for my friends who make me laugh and listen to me. I have so many groups of friends, that sometimes I don't believe I have that many friends. That God would give me all those people to call my friends. I have my friends who I've known for almost 10 years, some through high school, some through theatre, and then some that have just shown up. My theatre friends share my biggest interest. They understand a theatre reference and laugh along. They know how hard it is. My friends through high school know my earlier days. When I was growing up and deciding what life was about. They have heard all my crazy ideas and they still love me.

I'm thankful for my boyfriend who is my rock. I've known for about a year now, dated him for almost 8 months. I love him. He's not just my boyfriend, but my best friend. He understands me, listens to what i have to say, loves me when I'm being ridiculous, and he trusts me. We had a good friendship before we started dating, so that helped us a lot. We understand each other's feelings about certain things that others won't understand. We daydream about the future. He helps me think outside the box. He makes me a better person. I am truly blessed AND thankful for him being in my life. I sometimes can't believe it how much God had blessed me.

I am thankful for a house to go to every day when I need it. I know that any of my friends would willingly give me a space in their house, but I am thankful that my parents have jobs to keep paying for a house and keeping my siblings warm. I know that instead of commuting to school, I could be living in a dorm here at DSC, but I'd much rather fall asleep in my queen-sized bed and see my family every day. My house is nice.

I'm thankful for the opportunity to further my education. I really am. I hope that you don't think that I'm ungrateful for my opportunity to study some more. I love that I was given the chance to at least go to the community college. My college professors have stated that only 1% of people actually have their degree. I think that's crazy. But as of now, I'm still pretty sure I won't be going back to school. I'll see what else is out there for me. I just don't feel comfortable here. It's a different experience that I'm thankful for.

Boy, I have so much to be thankful for. I can't even believe it for myself. Thank you, Jesus, for these awesome opportunities and amazing people in my life that have made me someone special. Who make me feel special. I am beyond grateful. I am beyond thankful.