The one thing I am completely and absolutely thankful for above all else is my family. I spent a lot of time over there the last weekend recovering from getting my wisdom teeth out, so you’ll have to excuse all of my gushing (and this may be long). 😛
They are some of the best people I know. The more time you spend with them, the more you want to be around them.
My dad is the hardest working man I’ve ever met. We didn’t grow up with much, but he constantly worked his ass off to make sure we were getting by. His sense of humor is so cheesy, and he loves to make people laugh. He quietly endures his struggles, never wanting burden anyone else. And he’s always made sure that I’ve never doubted for one second how much he loves me.
I sometimes think my friends like my mom more than they like me, ha. She is the backbone of our family. She’s always kept us together, even when everything else was falling apart. She has a way with words, and she lets us know what unique qualities she loves about us. She is full of strength and resilience, but she’s also playful and fun. Whenever I’m down or upset, I call my mom. She is honestly one of my best friends.
I love how my parents care for everyone they meet. More than that, I love how they love each other.
My older sister is quite rambunctious. She’s made some mistakes in her life, but she’s worked hard for everything she’s achieved. She’s always been a guiding light for me. She is talented in many ways. And my favorite part about her is that she laughs loudly and often, no matter what life throws her way.
Brother #1 will always be my delicate little brother, no matter how strong he is now. He is the first person I ever really had to defend, and I did it without hesitance. He is sweet and kind. His wit is unmatched. He has the most self-control of anyone I’ve ever met, and that’s only helped him in life.
Life never feels quite complete without brother #2 around. I’ve missed him a lot lately, and I dream of him often. He lives halfway across the country, so I don’t get to see him near as often as I’d like. He has that way of getting under your skin and making you angry, then cracking a joke and making you laugh seconds later. He is seriously impossible to stay mad at. He works hard and plays hard. He has always been fearless, and that’s something I’ve always admired.
My little sister is a firecracker. She always says what’s on her mind and doesn’t have a filter. She cares for others passionately, and she has so much empathy for others’ struggles. She is full of faith and quiet strength. She is just starting the next step in her life, but I am completely convinced that she will be very successful.
And finally, my youngest brother is a combination of a lot of things. He is very cautious at times, only to turn around and be completely brave. He is very verbal with his feelings, and he’s not shy with hugs. He is a good person; he’s the type that will say “hi, how are you today?” to a stranger or help an old woman with her groceries.
I will never, for one second, take for granted how lucky I am to be a part of such an amazing group of people.