What I'm Thankful For...

Since someone challenged me to list them all out...here goes, in no particular order...

I'm thankful for:

english haha. even after switching majors I never really could say I truly loved it. until now. God is good, his presence is all the affirmation I need.

these past forty days (actually 38 days so far) I know the journey's not over yet, even after the 40 days are up, it'll still continue, but God has been so faithful. every single day has become meaningful. Both pain and joy have become blessings. I just can't really express how many times he's reminded of everything i've learned ever since starting college. In some ways these 40 days have become perhaps a culmination of all the things I can thank God for. Every lesson learned, every tear I shed, every throb of my heart...it was worth it, cause He is faithful.

my church kids. hahh. there's too much to say. let's just put it this way. I call them kids not because of age or maturity, but affection.

my bed.

friends. especially you guys...

joyce. there is quite possibly no one else who knows my weaknesses and my failures as much as you do and yet you still love me, constantly and unswervingly. Thus, I thank God for you everyday, because if your love for me isn't the closest thing to a picture of God's love than I don't know what is. it's just, as simple as that.

matt. you are quite possibly the most passionate person I know. it's admirable and inspirational and I can't thank you enough for constantly pushing those around you towards growth. It was that constant curiosity and drive that pushed me towards God my freshman year. Whether you acknowledge it or not, I owe much of my initial and continued growth to your encouragement and friendship. no matter how much we talk, you are and always will be, one of my closest friends.

josh. haha oh josh. you're always the one that looks out for me whether it's just small or big things. your constant encouragement and cheerfulness have helped more than you can know. When no one else seems to care you always do. Your caring and constant presence have time and time again brought calm to the chaos and significance to what otherwise might have been overlooked. Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face.

and lastly my family. cause i'm insane and they don't seem to care.