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When I was a little girl, I said one phrase more than any other -- "I can do it." I was a very independent little girl at home, not so much in public but I always thought that I could do anything and everything by myself and it wasn't really until I reached eighteen that I realized that wasn't working very well for me.

There comes a time when most of us realize that, to live joyfully and to our full potential, we have to start with Jesus. And since I feel like I've tried to live dependently on Jesus, I want to thank Him for the things that I haven't always thought to thank Him for.

I'm thankful for the ten years I had with my grandmother. She taught me more than just how to make scrambled eggs or to make food for those in need, but that you can show love for people in many different ways. 

I'm thankful for my mother because she shows me what it means to be patient, to love unconditionally. Her work ethic inspires me daily.

I'm thankful for my friendships that have encouraged my growth in the Lord.

I'm thankful for the teachers that encouraged me to do what I love, to study English. I'm thankful for Itawamba Community College and Mississippi State University, because they've become like home to me. I'm thankful for the endless and awesome opportunities that I've had in school.

I'm thankful for my church, because my mother and I have made a home there. I get to spread the love of Jesus with the children in the nursery, which is sometimes the most rewarding part of my week.

And last, but certainly not least, I'm thankful for Jesus because with Him, I don't have to do it by myself.

catch you later,

Karleigh

"The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest." // William Blake