Thank You!!!

   I can't believe it's a new year already! It seems like we were just starting 2011 a couple of weeks ago and now we are in 2012. I would like to take a minute to send out a 'Thank You' to some people who encouraged and impacted my life in 2011. Just as an aside, I will not be able to get everybody on here that I'm thankful for or that I love, but I would like to mention a few that don't get thanked enough.



My Mom- I would like to thank her mostly because she thinks that I'm ungrateful... kidding!!! Actually she is one of the best moms in the whole world. She knows when to be a friend and when to be a parent. She struggles against Fibromyalgia everyday to take care of us, and others, even when no one else knows. She loves and serves my dad unconditionally and is a wonderful example of how I should one day love and serve my husband. She is not perfect, but she works to overcome her imperfections and I believe that is one of the best legacy's any mother could leave her children. So thank you Mommy for just being you!

My Dad- My dad is the smartest person I know! He can tell you everything you ever wanted to know about politics, economics, church doctrine, end time prophecies, history, math, computers, English... (I think you get the point) and if he doesn't know he finds out. He puts up with three girls and is not above sitting down to watch Pride and Prejudice or Anne of Green Gables with us. And lest you think that takes man point away from him, I should probably tell you that he can also fix just about anything, and often drags, I mean brings, us along to teach us something of the handyman persuasion. (How to build a fence has been the most recent lesson) He supports me in my ventures, even if he doesn't always understand or agree, and he consistently encourages me to delve deeper into my interests. Thank you Daddy for always standing behind me and encouraging me in everything I do.

Lauren- For being my best friend! You and I don't always get along, but we are always able to put our differences behind us and have lots of fun. Thank you for not being afraid to point out where I'm wrong (no this does not mean that you can do it any more than you already do) and for giving me someone to boss around. Last of all, thank you for your humble (most of the time) spirit, and your ability to apologize to others, it has truly challenged me!

Mrs. Cyndi Warren- Thank you so much for blending spiritual encouragement with writing advice. Every email from you blessed and inspired me more than you can know. You truly have the gift of kindness and encouragement!

Mrs. Bonnie- For getting me to the writers conference in the first place and for making me feel welcome. It is where I recieved so much inspiration and I believe that God has used it in a wonderful way.

Jenna DeWitt- For being a nice editor! lol And for keeping such a good attitude while dealing with my inexperience.

Allie Lloyd- Thank you for the deep discussions and letting me know that I was not the only one struggling with different things. Thank you also for being a wonderful sounding board, for me to bounce all of my scattered writing ideas off of, and for getting just as excited about them as me!

One last thank you to my family. You are all more precious to me than any other thing in this world (the fact that I love Jesus the most is a given) and I will always treasure the time I spend with you. Love you all!