Thank You!

I have had a lot on my mind the last weekend. And so if everyone doesn't mind I would like to share with everyone what I have thought about this week. If you do mind then just dont read this post ha ha. I was thinking alot about my life. And what has happened so far for me. Bad things, good things, funny things, just the whole works. Then I started thinking about certain people in my life that have made it possible for me to get through my trials. People who have changed my life for the better. So I just wanted to tell you all about a few of those people. I'm not going to use my syblings cause I hope they all know what they have done for me. And if you dont make this list and think you should don't be offended. These are just the people I have been thinking about lately and who I owe a few thank you's to. Ok here we go.....

Grandma Higginbotham- If you all didnt know I was blessed with the most amazing grandma in the world. When mom was sick grandma would be at our house bright and early to get us off to school. She would make dinner and fold laundry and everything. After mom died she was there for us the whole time. She is the best example of charity I can think of and I am so thankful for her. Her example has made me want to be a better person. Thank you grandma! My family owes you so much!!

Aunt Amy(Shumaker)- I should just put her down as mom. Because out of everyone in my life this lady is the one that has stepped in and been the mother figure too me. She stuck with me through everything. She was there in the darkest times of my life. She'd let me live with her when I wasn't getting along with my parents. And we'd sit down and try to figure out how to be more respectful to my parents but at the same time keep vanessa happy. When travis and leah were in quartet my freshman and sophomore years aunt amy would take them to school and I would go early with them so me and amy could have Vanessa and Aunt Amy time. I can honestly say she was the one person who did the most to help pull me out of my depression stage and realize life was going to be ok without my mother. Thank aunt amy! I love you and I am so thankful for all the times you put me first before probably your own family. And thanks to her kids and Uncle Greg for letting me borrow your mom for a while! I love you all and I am so glad our families are so close!!!

Annie Kartchner- Me and Annie became friends during softball season of my 7th grade year. Which was like october I think. It was just perfect timing. Heavenly Father sure does know what is best. Me and Annie had become best friends by the time my mom died. And I am so thankful for that. She helped me through so much. She was the one with me constantly keeping me happy and my mind off of everything. She was my support in sports when no one else showed up. And she still is one of my greatest friends ever. I still call and cry to her about a lot of things. Like having to change singles wards or boys that break my heart lol! Thanks annie for always being there! Love you lots!

Serena Neider- Serena was my first friend here in Idaho. I was really confused about life when I moved here. I wasnt sure if I had made the right decision to move here and was really debating moving back to arizona when serena showed up. She helped me let loose and realize it is ok to have fun even when life isnt going perfect. So thank you serena for helping me grow up and make life fun! I love your guts!

Bridget Nielson- Me and Bridget just met this last summer. She was still in highschool getting ready to graduate and I was in the singles ward in her stake. We met at Family Home Evening and we've been friends ever since. She's taught me to learn to trust people. That it is ok for me to open up. The lord sends people to help us and we need to use them. She's helped me open up and talk about some of my feelings that I never ever have talked about. I have really matured in the last 4 months. She also taught me that is ok to let people spoil you. I am usually the one to spoil people. I love giving people stuff just cause it makes them happy. But I learned that it is ok to accept things from other people and let them make me happy for a change! Thank you Bridget for everything! Love you so much Puentita!

This is just a few of the people that have helped me in my life. I just want to thank everyone else! And I am sure there will be more to come. The lord is amazing and knows what I need in life and sends people everytime! Thank you again for helping me become the woman that I am! I LOVE YOU ALL!