"I Have Been Changed For Good"

As I look back on the past year and a half of my life, I am literally awestruck because of how far I have come. As I look back on the past month of my life, I am in even more shock because of the huge changes that I have made. It's just amazing that God has taken who I was, and turned me in to who I am. I am a part of God, and He is a part of me.

Now, on this journey, I have not even been close to doing this alone. God has provided so many people in my life to be on my side rooting me on and supporting me in any way that they can. And, I am forever thankful for each and every single person.

There's a song from the musical Wicked called "For Good" that goes,
"Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun,
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood.
Who can say if I've been changed for the better
But because I knew you.
I have been changed for good."

Because I know everyone that I know, I have been changed for the better AND for good.

To the Marshall's: You have showed me what a real family is like, and I can't thank you enough for that. You have all been such an inspiration to me in so many ways. You have allowed me to live in your home, and have accepted me as a part of the family. You have showed me a love and compassion that no one has ever showed me before. I cannot even begin to say thank you enough for everything that you guys have done for me. I love it that I FINALLY have someone to call "dad." It is the most amazing thing in the world. There's so much I want to say to you guys and thank you for. But, I literally cannot put it all into words what all you have done for me.

To Greg: I still don't think I have thanked you enough for helping me to pray through to the Holy Ghost. You encouraged me so much throughout that part of my journey. When I felt like shutting down, you helped me to let go. It may have taken a while for it to finally happen, but I'm so thankful that it happened because it's the best thing that's ever happened to me. So, here are a thousand thank yous, Greg, for helping me and for all the encouraging words you have given me.

To my TPLC family: Thank you all for being there for me and for supporting me. None of you turned your backs on me and none of you have judged me. If I could personally come up to each and every single one of you and thank you for being so amazing, I would. You all have showed me how to worship. You all have showed me how to pray. You all have showed me that it's okay that I'm not perfect. You all have showed me how to Love God, and how to Love People. So, thank you all for being life changers and for showing me who God really is.

To God: I thank You for placing all of these people in my life. I thank You for creating a burning passion for change inside of me, for filling me with Your wonderful Spirit, and for just being so amazing. You leave me speechless all of the time. You have continued to blow my mind with Your blessings and promises. Thank You, Jesus, for loving me. Thank You for changing me into a better person... a person after Your own heart.