I am in one of those random moods where I feel like telling people that I care about how much I love them, and how thankful I am for everything that they've done for me. So, this is going to be one of those posts where some of the stuff might be all sappy and stuff, but it's happy. These people make me happy, and I owe it to them to let them know that they are appreciated. So, here it goes. Please enjoy this sequence of letters. Lol.
Philip Andrew Hannum,
I simply just want to say thank you: for being my best friend. For always being there for me every day. For keeping all of my secrets. For caring about me. I honestly don't know what I would do or who I would be today if it wasn't for me. You've been there for me when there has literally been no one else. You have brought me into the best group of friends. You've shown me that you don't have to be blood to be family. You've told me some some of the best advice I've ever received. You have changed me: made me a better person. You've taught me that life has it's ups and downs, and that in order to succeed, you have to keep trying and never give up. You have encouraged me when everyone else was tearing me down. You have kept me on the right track. March will make four years that we've known each other, and I wouldn't have survived these past four years without you. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the greatest person ever. You rock. Here's to hopefully many more years to come.
Jacob Cameron Underwood,
You, sir, are awesome. You were one of the very first people to ever tell me about God and talk to me about how amazing that He is. You have seen me at my darkest, and at my best. I can always rely on you to pray when I need it. This is a pretty short one, but all that is left to say is this: Jake, I am so thankful for you. Continue to always be as awesome as you are.
Emily Lawson,
I don't even know where to begin. I just love you so much. Even though we've kind of only known each other for a short time, you've been through a lot with me. You've been there through a lot of my struggles, and you are always encouraging me and praying for me. You are one of the most amazing women of God that I have ever met. I love how you worship with reckless abandon. I love how you can connect with God so well. You are such an inspiration, and you're an absolutely wonderful person. Thank you for being you, and for being the woman that God has called you to be, and for listening to His voice.
Charity Silvers,
We haven't known each other for a very long time, but we have really gotten to know each other. You are an amazing accountability partner, and I am so thankful for that. Not very many people can get me to talk about stuff, and I don't open up to very many people, but I feel like I can trust you with anything. Again, I can't express how thankful I am to have someone that I know I can trust; someone that will always have my back and be in my corner rooting ford me. You and Josh are big inspirations in my life. You guys have both been through a lot, and you still put your trust in God. I hope that someday, I can give God my all like you guys have.
David Allen De Tar,
Oh goodness. Where to begin. You are just wonderful. You are more than just a best friend. You are like a brother to me. Even when you're tired, if I need a friend, you stay up late just to help me through what I'm going through. You have literally done so much for me. You pray for me. You keep me in the church by encouraging me when I'm feeling down and frustrated about it. You brought me to a church full of some of the most loving people that I have ever met. You have made a huge impact in my life, and I can trust you with anything that I tell you. You always have my back, and you are just awesome. Thank you so much for being the best brother anyone could ever ask for.
Kenton James Durham,
"Is that a winky face?!" That is probably the funniest memory that I have of us. Haha. You can always make me laugh. You give the best hugs ever. You also are like a brother to me. I decided to mention you in this post because if it wasn't for you, I would've never known the love that Jesus has for me. You are the first person who ever brought me to church. It was freshman year, and I was a mess... and you knew it... You are such a great person, and God has given you many gifts and talents. Fly with those. You are amazing. Don't ever let anyone tell you any different. Thank you for showing me who Jesus is.
Jerry Ingalls,
PJ, you are seriously one of the nicest people ever. You were there when I accepted Jesus; well, over the phone anyways. You pray with such heart and soul, and I really look up to you for that. The most important reason that I wanted to mention you in this post and thank you is because you are like a father to me. The father figure here on earth that I've never had. Although you are not my birth father, I consider you to be my dad. You're as close as I've ever been to the real thing. You and Kim have invested yourselves into my life in such great ways from giving me my first official Bible to inviting me into your home just to have a chat with one another. You are such a great family, and are living how God has called you to live. Thank you both for being awesome spiritual parents to me for the past three and a half years.
Most importantly, Jesus...
I would be absolutely nothing if I hadn't given my life to Him. I literally don't think I would be who I am today without Him. He made such a great sacrifice for us when He gave His life on the cross for all of us. I simply want to thank Him for making me who I am today. Even though I have struggled, there is a purpose for all of it. Thank You, Jesus, for loving me. All I can do is love You back.
Well, that concludes my thank you letters. I hope that it wasn't too sappy for ya. ;)
