I take so many things for granted... Family, friends, the house I live in, the opportunity to go to college... the list goes on and on; not to mention my relationship with God. I look around me and I am blown away by all the many blessings that are in my life. My family for instance... how often does a child see their parents last 25 years in a marriage and still be very much in love? My parents have loved one another, me and my sister unconditionally for our entire lives. They care so much about my life and the choices I make. Their impact on my life cannot be summed up in words.

I have an amazing relationship with both of my parents. They are two of my closest friends and I love spending time with them. Who's parents would surprise their daughter for their 25th wedding anniversary?!?! I know... CRAZY! My parents did this past April and we had one of the best weekends of my life! How do all of the memorable and special moments get clouded by the bad? How do I let myself get annoyed? Why when my parents ask me to do a favor for them a do it with bad intentions sometimes instead of jumping up to help them out of my abundant love and appreciation for them? I take them for granted...

Or how about my amazing boyfriend?!?! He tells me daily how much he loves me and cares about me. He would drop anything at any given moment if I needed him by my side. He loves selflessly and gives humbly. Chris is one of the most giving, caring people I know who is always serving those around him. His passionate love for God is inspiring. I have prayed all my life for a man like Chris and now that he is in my life I take him for granted...

As many of you know I didn't really have many friends growing up. My whole life I prayed for people... or at least one person that would pour into me as I pour into them. I wanted someone to count on, someone who would be there for me. Now I have so many incredible friends I don't know what to do with myself. Robyn, Joanna, Cortney, Ashley, Mikaela, Anne, Chris, Kyle, Sharae, Rachael, Jen, Jenn... the list goes on and on. I'm sorry friends for the times that I have not been there for you. The times when I should have called, should have given you more time, should have made you more of a priority. I am sorry for the times I have taken you for granted!!
By the way... it wouldn't let me title this one!