Giving Thanks

I am overwhelmed with gratitude this year for those who have helped shape my life. This Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to thank each and every person who has made this past year so special. I am dedicating short slideshow to give thanks to everyone who has made an impact on me in some way. Thank you for everything. I love you.

Mom and Dad: 

Thank you for always being there for me, no matter what the situation is. I know I'm not always a joy to deal with, but you seem to tolerate me anyway. Thanks for letting me stay with you while I work on saving money for the wedding. I can't imagine that it's easy for you both, but you do it anyway out of love and support. I'm eternally grateful.

Miranda:

I'm lucky to have an older sister who is as responsible and organized as you are. With all the madness of wedding planning, you already seem to be the rock that maintains steadiness. Thanks for being there when I seem to stress the most. I'm not sure how girls who don't have older sisters get by.

MLive:

Thank you a million times over for the opportunity you have given me to grow and flourish as a campaign coordinator in digital media. I never expected to gain half the knowledge I already have through my year and half working here. I'm absolutely blessed to have a job that I love and work with people who inspire me.

Extended Family:
Thank you for your continuous love and support over the last year. I appreciate every family gathering, every chat, every hug, and every message. I'm pretty sure most family members have come out to at least one of Steve's gigs in Grand Rapids, and that means more than you will ever understand. Steve and I are both lucky to have such an amazing support system we can call family. Thank you for showering me in love.  

Friends:

Thank you for being you, and for letting me be me. You have all brought so much happiness and laughter into my life. I don't know where I would be today if I didn't have friends like you to lean on. I know most people say this, but I really do have the best friends anyone could ask for.

Katelyn:
I never imagined that we would be as close as we are today. I'm so happy that we had the chance to live together last year. Making the decision to start a blog together is one of the best things I have ever done. I'm grateful for every experience we have shared, and look forward to so many more special moments together.  

 And last, but most certainly not least,

Steven:

Thank you for loving me. Without your love, the past year would have been, undoubtedly, the most difficult. You never cease to amaze me with your compassion towards others and your patience with me. I really don't know a better man in this world. I still can't believe I get to marry you. Thank you for choosing me as your lifetime partner. God has blessed me beyond my own belief. I love you to the moon and back, babe.

xoxo,

Laura