Lesson 7: Thank You

            I was lucky enough to have many people in my life whom I give credit to for raising me. Not just mom and dad, but you, and Amy, and my Aunt Jessica and Uncle Rodney. I have always been thankful for all of you, but I haven’t always showed it.

“Give thanks in everything.”

1 Thessalonians 5:18a

            When you passed, I couldn’t help but wonder – did he know how much I loved and appreciated him? How thankful I am that he didn’t let me get away with being a bratty teenager and that he taught me how to laugh even in the worst of times? At first, I was convinced that he didn’t know. But mom put my mind at ease, assuring me that he knew.

            Which brings me to my point. I just want to say thank you to the people that have helped make me the person I am today.

            To Fabulous Aunt Jessica and Uncle Rodney: Thank y’all for giving me a home and never making me feel out of place. You made me feel like your own. I don’t know many people who would do that.

            To Mom: You know that I think you’re a superhero. Thank you for teaching me how to use my heart and for dealing with me on a daily basis.

            To Amy: Thank you for teaching me that I’m beautiful, and for being someone I could turn to for advice.

            To Dad: You don’t hear this enough, but I am so thankful for your wisdom and honesty. Where Mom taught me to use my heart, you taught me to use my head. You remind me that I’m smart and talented, and that there’s nothing I can’t do.

            I am so lucky to have you all in my life.

            Love, Bubba