Its already SEPTEMBER again? Wow! Time flies! It just feels like yesterday when I was climbling up in daddy's truck for him to take me to school, when mom was the first in the pick up line everyday, when days seemed like years and I had no worries. I have been so blessed throughout the past (almost) 21 years of my life. God has blessed me with some amazing parents, grand-parents, family, and of course fantastic friends. Honestly, there is not much more I could have asked for these past 21 years.
Today, I look back and I am thankful. I am thankful for all of the hard lessons, all the belt whippin's, all of the prayers, and all the love. The older I get the more I learn, understand, and appreciate what I have been given.
If you know my mom, you know she has a big heart but she is a tough woman. I have always loved my mom, but we have not always got along. My "teen years" was a battle between mom and I. As much as I hate to admit it, we are too much alike. We never seen eye to eye on - well almost everything!! BUT mom always knew best- at the time I did not realize this, but now I do. I am so grateful for such a strong, loving, supportive mother. She has always been there for me and never let me down. I dont tell her enough how much I appreciate her but without her I wouldnt be here today nor would I be the woman I am today. She was hard on me at times but I look back now and see that it has made me a better person. She has let me learn some hard lessons on my own but always supported me and been there for me when I needed her. This is my birth month so I think my mom deserves a "happy 21 years of putting up with me award" :)
If you know my grandmother, you know she will pray for you till you pass out-literally! When I was little and would go visit, lu-lu( thats what I call my gma) she would read all the grandkids a bible story and we would all have to pray in the living room. Well... lulu would always pray last- josh, me, garrett, casey, and sawyer would all pray in about 60 sec then it was lulu's turn. She would name EVERY family member( we have a big family so it took awhiiiiilllle) then she would call out all of our names and say a special prayer for all of us. Most of the time, paw paw and us were passed out by the time she got to our names. When she prayed you know it met heaven. I know for a fact that I wouldnt be who I am today without her prayers. In fact, I talked to her on the phone today! I dont get to see my grandparents alot because they live out of town but I try to talk to them every now & then to catch up! I think my grandma deserves a "happy 21 years of praying for me award" :)
If you do not know... I am the only female on my mother's side of the family that is left to carry on the traditions and it is definately some BIG shoes to fill. My great grandmother had 4 girls, my grandma had 3 girls and mom of course had me! I am so blessed to have such amazing women in my life who have raised me with discipline, but with love and have taught me how to be a strong woman myself and to live my life with respect and dignity. I look forward to many more years of learning from them and all the new experiences that life will bring.
Today.. I am thankful !
<3wdy
