Saturday, August 27, 2011

Acknowledgments

So this summer I was busy reading and writing in preparation for a Literacy class I'll be taking this coming semester. It's hard to believe that senior year has finally arrived. I have been thinking of some thank yous I would love to leave if I had the chance for an acknowledgment page in the children's book I wrote:
To my mama, thank you for being my inspiration! You are such a godly example to me of a Christian wife and mother and if I could be half the teacher you are, I think I will be well off. Your humor keeps me smiling.

To Daddy, thank you for the adventurous trips to and from school and I live for our heart to heart conversations that come up every so often. Nothing beats a good history film to watch with you, and learning more about you through reminiscing your college years have been special.

To Jonathan, thank you for the constant phone calls. Chatting with you bring a smile to my face even on the worse of days. I will always appreciate your Toby Keith and Beach Boy sing alongs. Road trips with you are among my favorites - just watch that road rage.

To Matthew, you are your father's son and I also appreciate you on our college trips. Thanks for being my buddy on some of our summer outings and I don't know where I would be without my personal tech support.

To Me-Mom, thank you so much for your spiritual encouragement. It has helped me more times than I can count over these years. Your letters of love and encouragement arrive when I need them most. Your prayers are also appreciated.

To Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sherry, Aunt Roxanne, Uncle Bunk and family, thank you for your support whether it be financial, encouraging words, phone calls, e-mails or visits. I have been blessed beyond all measure in my family and I look forward to holidays just so I can see you all!

To Kati, my fellow el edder, it is nice to know someone outside of school going through the same thing as I. Thank you for also explaining the football games to me. Your patience is overwhelming.

To Megan, wow, what a ride but I've enjoyed every minute. This past summer has been awesome and I can't wait for the houses to become more than a bike ride. Thank you for my new HP love as well. ;-)

To Kyle, thank you for putting up with me

To my CBC church family, thank you for the constant love and prayers and amazing care packages over the years. I love coming home to you all.

To Regina, thank you for work and for being an awesome person. I have made a lot of good memories these past 3 years, and you are in a lot of them.

To Sarai and Emily, thank you thank thank you for being world's best illustrators. This book would not be possible without you and you are both amazing. I am so thankful for our many memories this summer. You are the voice....

So many others I could thank for making these college years special especially me roommates, Anna, Kelly, Bethanna and Melanie, my college friends, my BRBC church family and our staff at school. What an awesome ride, and I cannot wait to see what senior year holds.

How can one girl be so blessed? Thank you to my Heavenly Father for leading me this way and for providing so many ways of encouragement and wonderful people in my life.