A Family Affair

I don't think any of us appreciate our families as much as we should. We don't give enough hugs or say enough i love yous. I know that's the case with my family. They have supported and loved me through ALL my screw ups and don't see me any different than the little girl I used to be and I don't think I show my gratitude enough for that. So here's to my family, the one's who loved me when no one else did:

Mom and Dad- Thank you. You held me up when no one else did. Saw a winner when I was a failure. Protect my heart- or try to anyways. Though I'm going to move on with my life in the pretty near future, I am always going to be your little girl. And I'm sure I'm going to need you through many more struggles in my life. I know you feel like you are losing me, or the person you want me to be. But, you are getting me the help I need and that's all i can ask for.

Kristina- Thank you. For encouraging me to stay in school. Thank you for giving me a temporary home when I needed time to clear my head. You are the best oldest sister I could ever ask for :)

Madeline- Thank you. Our personalities are like clones. And your pep talks to me from your personal experiences puts a lot into perspective. One thing that sticks out to me is we were just driving one day -nothing special- you looked at me and said "We spend 80 years on Earth. We spend eternity with God in Heaven. Live your life now, so that you can spend eternity with God." you may not remember those words. But they are always in the back of my mind.

Carissa, Haley, and Rachel- My baby sisters. I must say thank you to all of you for being so absolutely understanding. I owe you all a huge apology. I haven't been the best big sister or the role model I should be for you guys. I know you probably don't fully understand the situation at hand or why I am going through and feeling the way I'm feeling. I don't fully understand it either. But I'm working on it. and I'm trying to get back to the old me. I love you guys as much as you get on my nerves.

Sissys- You are my best friends. I know, because you NEVER leave me. Even when things get to be the way they are right now. I would be so lost without you all.