I wrote a paper for my health class. The assignment was to write a journal type essay on the one thing that I was most thankful for. I chose my family. After that we were supposed to decide which dimension of health it applied to and blah, blah, blah...Anyway, I wanted to share it. Its kinda long so... I just thought it was important to make sure the people I love know it! (sorry no pictures this time!)

Ok well Justin says the hormones have officially made me crazy, which is scary because it is still so early! Anyway, maybe he is right. Maybe it is the hormones, or maybe it is this most amazing time of year, I don't know, but either way I feel like I have so much to be thankful for.
First of all, I have the most amazing husband a girl could ask for. I know without a doubt that he loves me; he shows me that every minute of every day. I know that he will be a great daddy.
I guess I really want my family to know how much they mean to me. I sometimes forget to say it or even show it. Some people say that you can't choose your family, but I believe that I did choose my parents and that they chose my sisters, brother and me.
My mom used to tell my sister and I that people would always come and go in our lives but we would always be sisters. I used to hate when she would say that, but now I think it all the time. It's not right to say that my sister is my best friend, instead she is my sister. I don't think a best friend even compares to the relationship between sisters.
Then there is my brother. I know he can be a pain, but hey I love him. Even though we used to literally torture him until he would explode, he still looks up to me. I only hope that I can live up to his expectations. He was always proud to be my little brother. I hope that he will always feel that way, because I certainly feel proud to be his big sister.
My baby sister, do I really need to say more? I think anyone who has a baby sister knows how I feel. She taught me so much. She lovesme unconditionally, no matter what I do or say. From the day that she was born, she seemed to be my reason for living. She is and always will be my baby sister!
Not only was I blessed with an amazing family, but with some pretty great in laws. I have some of the best brothers and sisters in law. They are truly an inspiration to me (even if some of them live hundreds of miles away!) Their faith and courage strengthens me everyday. From day one they treated me like a sister, not just the girl who married their brother. And when I married Justin I gained some pretty neat nieces and nephews, who I love very much!
Now I know I didn’t say much about my parents. I am very thankful for them. I just don’t think there are words to describe how much they sacrificed for me and how much I truly love them. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. All I can say is that I love them very much and I am thankful for every thing they have done and continue to do for me.