"No, life cannot be understood flat on a page. It has to be lived; a person has to get out of his head, has to fall in love, has to memorize poems, has to jump off bridges into rivers, has to stand in an empty desert and whisper sonnets under his breath... We get one story, you and I, and one story alone. God has established the elements, the setting and the climax and resolution. It would be a crime not to venture out, wouldn't it?"

--Donald Miller

21 Things I'm Thankful For

Thursday, November 24, 2011

I am thankful for...


Ten person fort. Tangled. Love.
  • My family because they understand that I'm weird and they still accept me
  • Friends that will spend hours with you in silence as they do their own thing, because they're that comfortable with you
  • My brothers and sisters in my Jesus family who will build giant forts and watch Tangled inside with me.
  • Hammocks. And beautiful days to lay in hammocks and read.
  • Jesus. Because He's really cool and loves us even when we don't deserve it.
  • Sleepovers. Just because we get older doesn't mean we should stop having them.
  • My job. Although I hate going, I'm still blessed to have a job.
  • My mom's cooking and that she's teaching me to share it with others.
  • My dog. Sometimes you just need someone to love you without judgement.
  • Potlucks. I really hope heaven involves a massive potluck and all the joy that comes with it.
  • Roommates who understand how stressful life is and will burst out in crazed, stressed laughter at 2 am to elevate the tension.
  • People who sincerely promise to support me on The World Race.
  • Hugs. Not just a greeting hug, but those strong yet comforting, gripping hugs that is a reminder of how loved you are.
  • Serious, I-want-to-know-your-life chats. That's how you know people care.
  • Dreams coming true:

  • Kids that share snacks with you because they want to be your friend.
  • The moments where an acquaintance becomes a friend
  • Roadtrips with awesome people. They didn't even have to be your friends when you started, but they are now.
  • Pictures of basset hounds running. Gets me every time.
  • Good hair days. It really does make all the difference.
Thanks to you guys also for going through all these adventures with me!

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