I'm grateful for #3...

I wanted to do a blog post about the people in my life that I love and that have influenced me. Some of them may not even realize how much I appreciate them, but I want them to know that I do. I'm sorry if I don't tell you enough.

my parents-well, they're my parents so they do a ton of course. I'm so grateful for all they do. Thanks for all the rides and reading with me dad. And thanks for listening and giving advice mom.

my brother- thanks for making me laugh and wanting to play with me.

Kyla- for always being my true-blue friend throughout all these years.

Amber- for always being there to talk to and relate too. We're so alike it's almost like I have a twin.

Amanda- for being my college buddy. It's nice to eat lunch with you on campus. We need to do it again soon. :)

Breanna- for being a great example and a friend at institute.

Chantelle- for still being my friend even though we go to different schools. I admire your courage.

my aunts and uncles- for always making me laugh and knowing that you care. Thanks for all you do.

grandma and grandpa Walden- for still being a part of my life even though you live far away. You always make me laugh, you are great examples, and you make me want to be as active as you when I'm your age one day.

grandma and grandpa Fox- for always being there to talk to and give me a hug. I feel your love and support constantly. I admire your courage and perseverence. Thanks for all the laughs, love,  and good times. 

my Fox cousins- for being as close to me as siblings growing up. I look up to you and I am grateful for all the fun times we had and still have. Thanks to you I never was an only child.

my Walden cousins- for being there to love and support me even though we don't get to see each other as often as I would like. I'm grateful for the times I do have to get to know you better and have fun together.

Jenna- you may not know it but I look up to you immensly. Thanks for being such a great example to me in high school. I wish you luck in all you do.

Mendy- for influencing me in a way you may not fully know. Thanks for being more than a teacher, but a mentor in life. I learned much more than music from you. You made PHS choirs more than a class, but an influence for me to be a better person too.

Ms. Eggington- for making me laugh and feel loved and welcome. Thanks for taking me under your wing and being my friend as well as my teacher.

Mrs. Johnson- for really taking me under your wing when I needed it most. You gave me confidence and love. I'll never forget you and the fact that you really helped influence me to follow in your footsteps and be a teacher like you.

Ms. Bleazard- for teaching me so much in school and in life. You were always strong and had immense courage and selflessness. Your love for your students was felt. You are a great example and I miss you.

Bruce- thanks for giving us all love and a friend to talk to. We felt safe with our "grandpa" at school. I will always remember your example, selfless service, and love. You will be missed greatly.

my teachers- thanks for teaching me and caring about my success. You always helped me achieve it and I learned a lot from all of you. Thanks.

members of PHS choirs- we were like family. Thanks for your love, support, teamwork, and our success together both musically and in life. I wish you all the success in the world.

my classmates- even if you were my friend in one class sometime in my school career, I'm grateful for your friendship, smiles, compliments, help, and kindness.

my great-grandmas- I'm grateful I got to know the two of you, even if one of you I only knew very shortly. I'm a blessed girl to have known 2 of my great- grandparents while you were alive. I look forward to getting to know you better one day.

my church leaders- thanks for supporting me, loving me, guiding me, and not judging me. I look up to you and hope I can be like you.

Janette- for being a great new friend and great visiting teaching companion. We've become friends because of it and had great times together. I know it was an inspired companionship.

my visiting teaching girls- it's been great to teach you and serve you. You've served me in return. You are great examples to me. I admire your courage, strength, and your testimonies.

my kids in 1st grade- I still call you my kids, even though I only observed in your classroom for a short amount of time. I love you all so much. Your love and acceptance is overwhelming. I hope my future classes will be as good as you. I miss you already.

all the staff at grandview- it truly was a special place. A lot of that was because of you. Thanks so much for everything.

the leaders of our church- thanks for guiding us and telling us the Lord's will. Thanks for sharing His love. I will strive to follow your example and the Lord's command.

our soldiers- thanks for defending us and our freedom. I appreciate your selfless service and sacrifice. You're fighting for something worth fighting for. thanks for your courage and strength.

our missionaries- thanks for your courage to leave your home behind and share the gospel with the world. Thanks for your example and influence. thanks for helping to bring God's children to the truth.

of course, Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ- Thank you so much for everything. Thanks for all of the wonderful people in my life. Thanks for the gospel, our leaders, the church, our country, our freedom. Thanks for my family, friends, and teachers. I love you both so much. Thanks for thy spirit to comfort me and be with me.