What Matters The Most: My Family

         There is nothing that means more to me than my family. I think sometimes that family means a little bit to much.  And as much as I could go on and on about all of them, I am choosing certain ones that have been there for me like no other. Just like my friends, these people need to have their own little recognition. :) Sad thing is they will never read this post, but I am going to be sure to read it to them.

Mommy: You are the most inspiring woman I have ever met. You have been there for me for everything in my life. For all of the times that I have been sick, to when I found out I got accepted to Stetson. You never ceased to believe in me, and I know that you never will stop. If there was ever a person I wanted to be like when I grow older it would be you. You have such great faith, and all you want is for others to be happy, and you make sure they are. You do so much for the people at your work, and I know those patients thank you for it. You truly are an angel, and you bring so much wisdom into my life. Every time I screw up or make a wrong decision, you are there to correct and show me the right way. Sometimes it is hard for me to understand, but I know it is for my own good. You love me and you care. I am so happy that I get the honor of being your daughter, and I love you so much. <3

Daddy: You are so crazy, and funny and you just make me laugh all the time. You offer great advise, and you were the one who got me realizing about the fact that there are more things in life other than just marine biology. You told me it would be o.k. to change my mind (even though at the time I didn't want to). For this I am grateful. I know that sometimes it may seem that I don't appreciate the things you do for our family enough, but I want to let you know that I believe that you are the  most hard working dad there is. Working all night 12 hour shifts, just to provide food for us. I hope one day I can marry a man that works just as hard as you. I love you dad!

My Dear Aunt Judy: Words can't even come close to describing how much I love you. You and I were always so close, we still are. I remember when I was younger and I would spend the night with you. Those were fun times, and memories that I will always have. I still wear the night shirts that you gave me years ago. They just don't look like I'm wearing a dress anymore. You have always been there for me for everything. You spent your last money for my birthday that one year and got me a Giggles and Go baby doll. I think that was my favorite gift that year. I love that you think about me, and call me asking how I am doing. I wish others would see how amazing you are and give you the attention you deserve. Because if they knew how much they meant to you, they would. That is one thing that I can promise you. I will always be there for you, just like you are there for me. I love you Judy! Thank you for being there, and actually being there.

I wish I had a picture of my Aunt Judy and I on the computer, but I don't. :( Boo.