Friends...

I have the absolute BEST friends. I can't give them all a shout out in this blog, because it would be the never ending blog. But there are a few that I have to say a HUGE thank you to.

First, my pop. Kelley. I feel like we've been friends forever. Its hard to imagine what life was like before we met. You have went completely out of your way to help give me rides to and from. You have always listened to me without judgement or calling me out on my flaws. You always see the good in me. And encourage me. Lift me up. Let me cry when I need to. Let me vent when I need to. I have to say that if I never believed that angels live among us before, I definitely do now. God knew exactly what I needed in a friend and He gave me you. I love you and I thank you so very much.

So many of my friends have completely put their life stresses aside and stepped in to help me in my time of need. The Cox family. Even with struggling and corralling your 3 little children and your hectic lives, you still take the time to bless me with rides. Listen to my drama as if you don't have any yourself. And are simply just there for me. I am so thankful that you allow me to be part of your families lives.

The Meeks'...lol. Courtney and Mark. You guys just rock period. The rides to church on Sunday mornings have never been so entertaining. I'm just sad that it took my current situation to be able to get some good quality time with you both. But I have to say, I'm thankful it did. My appreciation for you guys has grown tremendously.

The Thomas'. Mike, Harriett and Laura. Like the Cox family, you have put your own struggles aside so that you can assist me. Between picking up Bailey from school or getting me to work, I have fallen more in love with your family. I am so looking forward to the day where I can bless you abundantly. Your family acts, assists and reaches out as all church families should.

Christy and John...wow. You both have simply put your trust and your finances in the hands of the Lord in a way that astounds me. I can not begin to express how much and how helpful you two have been this week. I don't think I can say anything more than this...I love you guys very much.

My boss Christie. You rock. Thanks for everything. (I'm not gonna get sappy with you...cause you'll just crack a joke...lol) But you are my sis-boo and I love ya.

God has really used a lot of people in my life to help me and comfort me lately. And again, I can't mention them all but I do want you to know that just because your name isn't in here, doesn't mean I don't appreciate you.

Of course, I can't forget one more important person. My pastor, Jason Goins. Although, I'm mostly spending time with your wife and kids, I just want you to know how much I appreciate you as well. Even if it seems like you're always in my head, I really appreciate you. I'm thankful that you allow me the honor of being with your wife and kids. I'm honored to serve you at church. I'm blessed to be part of Renaissance Road. I can honestly say, without a shadow of doubt or second thinking, that if I hadn't been part of Renaissance Road as I go through this trial, I wouldn't have the strength or the faith to get through it. For that I also need to thank Mrs. Farrah for inviting me that first time. And as Perry Noble said at Newspring...if you scraped it all tomorrow and started over, I'd have your back and be proud to still serve. I'm grateful to have you as not only my pastor...but also to have you as a friend.

Thank you seriously doesn't even begin to express the gratitude I feel for everyone. But thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all that you do.