Family

Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. ~Paul Pearshall

I have no idea who Paul Pearshall is but he is now the smartest man I know. Most of you know me, but don't know where I come from, and I don't plan on spilling my life story to you (so don't worry! lol). But I do want to share one thing:

This March 3rd will be 10 years since our family has lost my cousin Joshua. Joshua was 16 when God took him home. It was completely unexpected. He was running track and collapsed due to heart failure. Josh played football, basketball, track and also played soccer in the summers. He had a physical every year, but nothing was ever detected. This was one of the hardest things that has ever happened to our family. And around this time every year I start getting depressed and then it hits me why. Anyways: So I just wanted to tell everyone how much I love you and appreciate you. Mom, Tony, Dad, and Selina- you know how much I love you. Thank you for forgiving me for everything I ever put you through. I cherish our relationship. Love you. Patti and Tony- you helped me more than you will ever know. Your family reacquainted me with God and that in itself is more than I could ask for. And everyday when I have to leave Noah and Sydney to go finish my degree I know that they are being taken care of: spoiled a bit, yes! but most of all LOVED. Thank you and love you. Sanders' and Johnsons- I never really lived around family, so thank you for just allowing me to be part of the family. Little Courtney wrote on her blog that I was her cousin... it made me smile so big! Tatiana and Michael- I love you both and miss you SOOO much. Enough said on that. Kyle, Cory, Brandon, Dani- there's no such thing as "step" in my book. Love you all. Mag & Rob- I know I'm just the sister-in-law but I love being it! Thank you for accepting me for me. Love ya. Jordan, Noah, Sydney- God has truly blessed me by giving me you! You will never know how much I love you and appreciate you. I have three hearts and each of you own one. Love you always and forever and never forget it! ok?
So i just wrote a book but i just want ALLof you to know that I love you and support you in everything you do. Follow God with your heart wide open and you will be blessed. Josh- I think about you almost everyday. I love you and I know you are watching over us...Thank you...