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My parents: I know that I have the best parents. My mom has tought me what it means to work hard, she is currently working full time and finishing her master's degree. She also tought me to be hospitible. My mom has always welcomed my friends into our house and fed them everytime. My Dad tought me what courage looks like in the face of the worst circumstances imaginable. He also tought me to love unconditionally by loving his little girl even when she was a crazy person. I'm thankful that they were chosen to be my parents. They're also pretty fun to be around.
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My brother and sister-in-law: I could not ask for better older siblings. My brother has always been the one to make me laugh. He has shown me how to be easygoing and to enjoy life. I have always wanted a big sister and I'm so glad my brother married Karissa. I am glad she's in my life and fits in perfectly into our family.
3. My grandparents: I am so blessed to still have 4 grandparents. All of them have done so much for me. They are my biggest fans and have always supported me. They are everything anyone could want in grandparents, and I'm so thankful.
4. My cousins: I will also say that my cousins have 3 great wives but we don't have pictures of all us! Even though we are all spread out through Texas, I have the greatest cousins ever. I always enjoy their company. I'm so grateful that we're family!
5. My aunts and uncles: Although I get teased mercilessly I still love them. I'm glad my parents have good siblings. They support me and have been there when my family needed them.
6.health:I'm thankful for health. Anyone who knows my family knows we don't take this for granted. I'm am thankful everyday that me and the ones I love are healthy. This is in fact one of our biggest blessings.
7.Neighbors:I am thankful for my neighbors (across the street and the house on the corner). They are more like family to me and have welcomed us into their families. I know that there are always people watching out for us, our house, and our safety. My parents can never move out of that house because I would miss Diana and the James gang way too much. They took care of my family and they are also just fun to be around. I always know that I have a 2nd house and family! I've also got the 4 best sisters around!
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bestiesThese girls are the greatest friends around. We've been through the best and worst times together. I'm so thankful that they've seen me at my worst and still choose to be my friend. I can't even explain how thankful I am for them. I can't wait to be reunited at christmas time after being so far away! The best part is, I know nothing will change and it'll be like we were never apart.
9.Life:I'm thankful for life that is not promised. Its as simple as that. Life is a gift.
10.High school friends:I may not have loved my school all the time but I sure am thankful for the people I went to school with. I love that I'm still able to be friends with them and that they are a part of some of my best memories.
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3206 Roomies: I had some pretty incredible roomies. I am so thankful for sophomore year that we spent together. It is such a blessing to have someone to talk to everyday who will be excited when good things happen and supportive when bad things happen. I am thankful for the dinners we cooked together, random trips to target and sonic, Saturday movie days, christmas cookie making, hiding raggedy ann, hocus pocus, greys/the office nights, trips to spoonful, laughs, tears, and everything in between!
12.RSC:This is where I found all my college friends. I am so blessed with such a supportive group of friends. I know that I can call anyone and they'll be there for whatever I need. I'm thankful for all the laughs and long talks. I am just thankful for friendships that see past faults.
13.BOCC: I have so many wonderful people here who care about my family so much. And so many people here care about me so much. I know that here I will always be greeted with open arms and for that I'm thankful.
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My 2009 cooks: I am so thankful for the 3 months we spent in a tiny cabin working together all day everyday.It is impossible to describe the relationship we have. I know that these girls will always hold me accountable and love me unconditionally. I know that no matter what they will never give up on me. I also know that I can count on them. I'm so grateful for the many tears we shed. I'm grateful for the times we laughed so hard our stomachs hurt and the times we vented to each other in walmart. I could not ask for better people to share my summer with. I feel like I've known them forever.
15.Home: Today and this semester I am thankful for my home. I'm so grateful to my parents for working so hard to not only provide me with a home but to make it into a place that I love more than any other place. It will always be a safe place and a welcoming place for me to return to. I'm thankful for all the past and future memories made there and for how comforting it is just to walk into the front door.
16.Flo, Tori, and Katy: Yes, I am thankful for my dogs. There is nothing like being greeted after a month at school by 3 dogs going crazy with excitement. These dogs (well except katy because she's old and grouchy) are the sweetest most loving little creatures. I'm thankful for them!
17.Skype: I guess it seems silly but because I'm so far away I'm thanful for skype. I can talk to my parents once a week. I also get to skype my best friends. Its just so nice to have some sort of communication.
18. Blue Haven and the 2009 Staff: I am so thankful for this camp that I was able to go to for 9 years. There is just something about it that I can't explain. It changed me and tought me so much. I was so blessed to work there for a summer. I got to work with the most amazing group of people. Nothing makes me laugh like being with these guys. There is never a dull moment or pressure to be someone that you're not. I am so thankful for those 10 weeks in the mountains and the times we get to spend together in "the real world".
19. Travel:I cought the travel bug when I was 17. I am so blessed that I've gotten to go to Europe 3 times. I love travelling and seeing so many different things. Even though its challenging at times, I am so thankful that I'm able to travel.
20. New experiences: I feel like up until I went to college, my life was pretty much the same. I am so thankful for new experiences. Whether its driving 6 hours alone, or travelling around Europe, each new experience has taught me something.
21. Food: I am so blessed that I've never known what it was like to be hungry. I've always had everything that I needed and then some.
22. School: Even though school is a pain and stressful, I know that without it I would never get to do what I want with my life. I'm thankful that my parents worked so hard to send me to school and encourage me to do whatever I wanted. College has given me so many opportunities and taught me so much.
23. Texas weather: I am thankful for Texas weather. I would rather be hot than cold. I'm thankful that it doesn't rain every day and that the sun shines. I can't wait to go home to "warm" weather!
24. Cindy: I'm thankful that I have a reliable car. Me and Cindy have been through many long drives and survived mountain roads together. I'm thankful that I have a way to get back to my family. I'm also thankful that the gas mileage is great and she is very reliable.
25. Christmas music: Now that Thanksgiving is over, I can finally listen to Christmas music! If you have known me for more than 5 seconds, you know how much I love Christmas. Its just such a special time for me and I will always be a child when it comes to Christmas. I love love love listening to and singing along with Christmas music!!!
Wow, I'm sure I've missed out on so much. I am really so blessed and thankful for my life.
Ciao!
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