Thanksgiving.

I've never been a very big fan of this holiday, only because I find it ridiculous that we need a special day to remind us to be thankful, and also because too many people have forgotten the true meaning of it and like it only because of the food. I've gotten more "happy turkey day!" texts than ones that at least make some recognition of the word "thanks."
But the first text I got this morning was from Gracie saying how thankful she is to have me in her life, something that I never thought I'd hear from a friend as new as she is to me. It made me realize all the things I'm thankful for with a deeper point of view.
My life has changed so drastically this past year, I truly thought I was going to have nothing but family to be thankful for, but its much more than i ever imagined.
God is number one on my "thankful for" list because He has brought me to where I am now. He has given me amazing friends and amazing role models. He has definately taken my life, and flipped it right side up (because it already was upside down). And although today might be the last day my grandma has on earth, He's given us 2 and a half more years than we thought we'd have with her, and I cant thank Him enough for that.
I'm extremely thankful for South Hills Church, every single staff and congregation member, not that I know all of you, but I do know that you have made an impact on my life.
I'm thankful for my family for holding me together this past year, there was a time when you guys were the only ones I trusted.
Lastly, I'm thankful for all my friends. Every single one of you has made the biggest impact on my life, and you don't even know it. I thank you for taking me in and allowing me to become one of your friends. You've all given me a new sense of direction and hope.