Friday, July 16, 2010

Chelsi's Run

I had the opportunity to participate in the 5K walk/run for Chelsi Petersen last night. What an amazing opportunity that was! I had never met Chelsi before but just being at the run last night listening to some of the stories that friends & families were sharing with each other as I passed by them gave me a good idea as to what an amazing person she was. It made me step back and take a look at my life.

I take for granted allot that I have, not always realizing how easy they can all be taken away. There are days when I start to think "Why does this have to happen to me?" or I just want to give up, go back to bed and pray for tomorrow to come fast! I am so thankful for everything I have and everything I have been able to experience in my life. I would not be the person I am today if it werent for my parents! I have made alot of mistakes, and still do, but with every mistake I have and do make they are always there with open arms and open ears ready to listen and give me the advise I need to hear (usually I dont want to hear it). Even though my dad refers to me as "his mistake" I am glad he made the mistake and I was blessed with such an amazing family!! I have the best brother and sisters in the world and would not change my life or family for anything!!!! I know I dont ever tell my family how much I love them and just how much they really do mean to me but I could not get through the day without them.

Dad -
* Hard Worker
* Special at times, which makes for great entertainment
* Gives the best advice!!
* Such an Example to me! If I were to ever find a man to marry that is anything like my dad I will truly be blessed and happy forever!
* The BEST father/grandpa and friend!

Mom -
* Most Selfless person!
* Has the worlds biggest heart
* As much as she has gone through the past 3-4 years, she has stayed strong threw it all! Even at those times when she wanted to give up.
* Such an example to me....I have always said I want to be like my mom when I grow up and I TRULY pray everyday that I can be half the person she is today!!
* The BEST mother/grandma and friend!!

Jason -
* Most giving, sincere person ever!
* Would drop anything if one of his sisters called him for advise.
* Has the cutest kids ever!!

Tiffini -
* The most non-judgmental person I know!
* Selfless and very giving
* The best hair stylist (she saved my hair!), seamstress, mother and sister.

Mindi -
* My best friend!!
* Never a dull moment when she is around
* Such a strong person...sometimes I don't think she realizes this.

Kesha -
* Amazing Photographer
* Like Mindi, never a dull moment when she is around
* I look up to her, she is an great example.

Kylee -
* Been through allot in her life, and stays strong through it all
* I have never really spent the time to get to know her till recently and I am learning what an amazing person she really is.
* She has the best personality EVER!!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING SUCH GREAT EXAMPLES TO ME! I LOVE YOU!!!