I'm thankful for...

I am thankful for the opportunity to do JVC, to have the luxury of not having to work seriously yet, and for the time to develop my faith, friendships, and community.  I am thankful for my family, for their love and support this year and in all the years before.  I am thankful for my friends and all of the fun memories we've had together.  I am thankful for Melissa and for all of our great memories together and for her patience, support, and dedication while we are half the country apart.  I am thankful for my education, that it has opened up new worlds and possibilities for me to explore.  I am thankful for everything good in my life, as it is a joy to have, and for everything bad, as it will only help me to grow as a person.