Thankful

Just wanted to say a few words of thanks to anyone and everyone who came out to my baptism, and/or wished me well with words of encouragement. It was honestly an amazing day for me, and one that I will remember for the rest of my life. (Especially the part when I had to follow the girl who had the most dramatic and emotional testimony known to man.)

Anyways, I can't fully express how thankful I feel to know that I have the support of some really great people in my life. Thank you for all the love over the years, no matter if I was going through happy times, or if I was struggling to stay upbeat. Thank you for always trying to understand me, even when I don't understand myself sometimes. Thank you for not judging me or giving up on me when you see me fall short in my life, and thank you for keeping me in your thoughts, your prayers, and for every little thing you do for me.

In one way or another, you have all been a part of making me the person I am today. Though you may not even realize it, there have been so many times throughout my life that you have encouraged me, challenged me, and taught me things over the years. I want you to know that your actions have not been for nothing.

As I move forward with my life, my hope is that I can be not only a better friend, but to be a genuinely loving brother to every person in my life. I know that I will continue to fall short, make mistakes, and hit obstacles ahead. But regardless of what happens, I will try to always be learning what it means to "live by faith", and not be afraid of anything in my life.