Today I realized I have a pretty great life with some incredible people in it. I think the few readers that may read this should know about all these incredible people. 
Let’s start with the most important person in my life: God. Yeah, this may seem so cliche and you may be thinking “of course she would say God, but she probably doesn’t mean it.” You’re all wrong. God is my Rock, my Creator, my Savior, my Father, and my Best Friend. He has given me life to use as I wish. He’s an incredibly caring God, and all He wants is for everyone to give their lives to Him just so they will be taken care of. God has given me everything I need in life, and everyone I need in life. He has my entire heart, mind, soul, body, and spirit. Everything I have in me belongs to God and I’m proud to say that.
Now it is time to give thanks to those closest to me: My family. First, my mother. She is the best mom anyone could ever ask for. She does everything she can to take care of us and keep us all happy. She’s a very supportive mom and she believes we can do anything we want to do. She raised me to believe in God and trust in Him completely. She looks for the good in everyone and every situation. My life would never be the same without her, and I wouldn’t want to know how it would be if that was the case. She is incredible. Next up is my father. My dad is a musician, an artist, a writer, and one of the most amazing people I’ve ever known. He has influenced me in many ways, and if you know me, you’d know I’m not lying. He is such a strong person and has taught me how to be that way. I just thank him for being such a rad dad, in fact, the raddest dad ever. (: Time for the brothers and sisters… Julie, my sister. Her and I have gotten much closer lately now that I’m older (since she’s ten years older than me) and I love it. She’s been there for me just to talk to and to hang out with when I really need someone to hang with. She has helped me just talk things out and realize things aren’t such a big deal. I’m truly thankful for that. Tony, my oldest brother. Even though I don’t see him much, because he lives in Kansas, I learn a lot from how he presents himself and how he lives his life. He’s married with two kids now and provides for them flawlessly. He’s very smart in the way he spends money as well as in many other areas. He’s always been there if I’ve ever needed someone to talk to or just someone to laugh with. He is real with me and protects me to the best of his ability. Now for my brother, who is also one of my best friends, Damian. Oh boy, I have so much to say about him. He’s ALWAYS been there for me. To talk to, to hang out with, to make me laugh. Anything and everything. We’ve given each other honest advice countless times and I’ve thought about everything he has said and used it when necessary. Sure, we argue, like any other brother and sister, but we can never stay mad at each other for long. Damian has undoubtedly been one of the most influential people in my life and my life just wouldn’t be the same without him in it. Other people in my family: Lyndsi, my sister-in-law, was meant to be in my family and holidays would really not be as fun if she wasn’t there. Ty and Nathan, my nephews, they’ve really taught me what love is. Those two boys complete me. Oh and Jonah, my dog, (yes, I’m thanking my dog) I’ve had him for eleven years now and don’t know how I survived without seeing him everyday. He’s an angel in disguise. And of course, Chloe, my cat, for being awesome and super cute. (:
Now for my lovely friends… First things first, my best friend, Samantha. She is my siamese twin. My life would never be the same if I didn’t have her. She’s there for me to vent and rant about whatever I need to. She’s there to tell me the truth and the things I need to hear. She’s there to exchange beliefs and thoughts about every subject you could think of. But most of all, she’s there to have fun with when I just need some laughter and happiness in my life. She’s such an incredible friend and I really love her. I couldn’t get by in life without her. Matthew: my boyfriend. Although we’ve only been going out for about two months now, I have much to thank him for. I’ve known him and liked him for years now. He’s showed me what it’s like to really love someone. I know what love is because of him. He makes me want to be a better person. He makes me feel like an incredible person. He’s there when I need some joy in my life. When I need some comfort. If something is bothering me, he listens to what I have to say, and fixes the problem. He’s willing to compromise and I love that. I can be myself around him and he can himself around me. He has made me insanely happy in this short amount of time and oh, how I am looking forward to the future with him in it. <3 Emily: My best friend in Georgia. I haven’t met her face to face. I met her on Xanga about five years ago and we’ve been best friends ever since. She’s such an important part of my life. We lift each other up and give each other advice when we needed it. We are countability partners and remind each other how to live the way God wants us to. She has been there for me more than some of the people I see every day have been. Brandy: I’ve known her forever, but just recently got close last year. She is always there for me to have fun with. We have had some of the most hilarious times and I will never forget them. She makes me feel good about myself and she’s just someone I can be myself around.
These people are insanely important to me and they deserve some recognition.
(I might add more later) 
