God Placed People

Today, i am thankful for the incredible people God has placed in my life. I would like to personally thank as many as come to mind.
First off:
I love you Mom. No one has gotten on my nerves more than you. But No one has also ever encouraged me or loved me or prayed for me more than you. You are amazing.I hope to be even just a little like you one day.
Daddy: I am such a daddy's girl. There is nothing i love more than to hear my phone ring and know it is you checking on me. I love holding your hand and cuddling next to you. There could never have been a more perfect dad for me. I have compared you to thousands of other daddy's and you have always beat the all. You were the best provider, listener, music buddy, fellow video gamer, and partner in crime. I love you.
Emmy: Little sister. I can't believe how old you are getting. I remember when you were so itty bitty, looking all chinese like and adorable with your dark hair and bright eyes. I was the worst sister ever for you. But it time for that to change. You are so incredibly beautiful. And talented. And Sweet. With an awesome sense of humor. I think of you constantly and pray for you as much as you come to mind.
Kirk: Gosh, you were my best friend growing up. No one knew as many secrets as we knew about each other. Some of my best memories are with you. I am so proud of you. I cannot believe you are married. And almost 22. I remember back when we used to dream about being this age. And now, here we are. I love you Big brother. Don't settle. Above everything else please don't settle.
Peaches: Girl there will never be a friend more perfect for me than you. No one else has gone as far, or broken as many rules, or defied weather, family, friends, school, or pressure than you so that we could hang out. We have the greatest memories both from long ago and more recent. When i think of some of the best times in my life,you are there. I love you. You are truly everything a best friend could ever be.
Keri Ensley: Need i say more? :D Keri you are all the awesome in the world in one rockin' girl. Thank you for locking me in your car all those nights until i was brave enough to talk. Thank you for being honest and real. Thank you for all the hugs. You are the coolest person i know as well as the best song writer. Keep living for him!
Patrick Tisdel: For winning the award for the boy that i disliked the most upon first meeting, you somehow also win the award for being one of best friends i have ever had. You didn't have to drive me around all those days and nights just so i could watch the guy i love's band practice 3 days a week. You didn't have to pick me up for lunch all those days i was lonely just to cheer me up or text me every songle day i was gone to remind me that i was missed. But you did. Thank you.
Traci Ascani: haha you should have just heard the accent i used just then to say your name. Yes, i said it outloud. Cause i'm a nerd. Have there ever in the existence of the universe ever been a kinder soul than you? I think not. You are the closest thing to Jesus i have ever known. I have never known anyone else so genuine. I love you so much. All those talks we have had while chasing down two kids, while stirring spagetti, while forgetting to cook the noodles, while vacuming the floor all at the same time. Man, we are a pretty awesome team :) I just really love you. I have never wanted to be more like anyone as much as i would love to be like you.
Mark Ascani: You weren't anything that i expected before i showed up at Global(finally). But you have been such a positive influence for me. I am hard pressed to find someone with more passion and vision than you. Sure, there were times you stressed me out, or annoyed me, or made me roll my eyes, but i will never forget all the things i have learned from you. Things like the powere of prayer, growth through sufferering, and seeking God's will no matter the cost. So, thank you.
Jenny Bunny: I have loved watching you grow. Girl, you are so beautiful. In so many ways. Future husbands watch out, your future wife is a knockout :D But you know what else? You have such a sweet spirit. Such a love ofr hurting people, such an awareness of the people that are beyond notice or recognition from others. You have a depth to you that others don't always get to see. Don't be disappointed because of the lack of real men at your school. God's got greater plans. He loves more than anything in this world. Keep looking closer at him because your future hottie is hidden in him.
The Whitton's: I am so glad God brought yall here. I fought God about it at first. To tell you the truth, i wasn't real sure what to think of you guys. And i sure put poor Paul to the test with all the questions. He must have thought it was part of some secret extended interview :D But i already love you guys. Paul, Shelly, Macy and Bailey. I am so excited thats you are here, full of passion and a love for the kids here. They need it. I'm praying for you guys!
Lastly Jordan:
Our friendship has been such an incredible journey. I look back at it and marvel at how much has happened since we met over 3 years ago. How much we have grown, and changed. There are so many things i adore about you. Your compassion is one of my favorites. You are honestly the most compassionate person i know. Your gentleness and never ending patience with me never ceases to amaze me. I love the faces you make that are so distinctly you. I love the strength that you have. The ability to take whatever life throws at you and make it good. I love your love for other people. And your talent blows me away. You are incredibly talented Jordan. I have been blessed to be able to be even a tiny part of your life. I have loved getting to know your family and you getting to know mine. I love playing guitar with you. You have been there through some huge parts of my life like moving and Global and even being a part of my Salvation. There are so many things i love about you. But the thing that it is the most precious is simply the friend part. All the times i thought i had lost you or i was losing you, it was this part that made my heart cry. The thought of losing my best friend. You are truly my best, best friend.