a letter of gratitude

My mother, a loving woman. My father, a hard working man. Both of them, have molded me into a young strong woman, without them I'd be nothing. My sister an amazing influence. My brothers strong like my father. Without them, I wouldn't know what to do. Me, the youngest one of four, filled with hopes and dreams; just like the rest of us.

Every single minute, every single moment, I have had thoughts in my head, all of them being connected with family. Now, its not always a walk in a park here but my parents raised us with freedom of expression. I could say that they've showed us all the love in the world. Well, at least I could tell. Maybe because we have  that freedom, we talk to our parents the way we do. We expect them to know how much we love and appreciate them. At the end of the day, we don't focus on our parents but we focus on the things we do not have.

Today, June 30th. I turn 19! Now, I love my family and friends. They really do matter to me. I know I'm one of those people who take people for granted. I really wish i didn't. It is a work in progress.

I know I'm ungrateful, I don't always give thanks to Our Heavenly Father, but I have it in mind. It's not fair! I know that soon I won't have to I will be thankful every single day of my life, for all the good and the bad. I know my purpose here on earth is to pave the way for my future generation. Thanks to my parents, for making me who I am today. Thank you to the people who have harmed me emotionally and who have loved me. Thank you to my older siblings, for making me understand that it's okay to feel hurt sometimes. Thank you to my extended family; mostly my cousins for letting me tag along with all the crazy things they seem to do. To the people I've just recently met, I'd like to give thanks to you too. Without you I wouldn't of had a special interest in the gospel.

This letter isn't for just the people I know, it's for everyone who will one day come across me. I may not be as humble as I should be. I'm a work in progress. I am human, I do make mistakes. It is necessary for us to get challenge to learn. Life's a climb, but we have to enjoy the journey too.

Thank you!