That is when I fly down to Kansas City.
I wanted to post before leaving because I do not know when I will be able to post again. I hope to get internet every Thursday, or at least every other Thursday, but that will depend on transportation and all that good stuff.
So on the eve of my life changing radically (other than the emotional havoc leaving my family is causing), I wanted to take a few minutes to just say thank you to a few of the people who have really shaped me during my childhood. I wish I could get everyone; some of you would no doubt be surprised how much you have impacted me. For the sake of actually getting to bed tonight, and not drowning my laptop, I can only thank a few individually.
Dad - you have always been my hero. As a little girl, I could always be Cinderella because you showed me there are princes in the world. I love you.
Mom - you always held me when I cried. Because of you, I always knew that whether or not anyone really understood, someone wanted to because you love me. I love you so much.
Cassie - my beautiful little sister and my best friend. I am so blessed to have you as my sister. I will miss our crazy conversations in person, but look forward to having them through email and on the phone. I love you, little sis.
Beth Whitaker - my beautiful inspiration. You are a wonderful role model and friend. Thank you for the privilege of working with you and the blessing of being your friend.
Sue Honan - you opened for me a world of music I never guessed would become my passion. I had no idea when you started teaching me guitar that it would be my calling. Thank you so much for the blessing you gave me when you said yes to those lessons.
Marita Kirchhofer - I have been inspired many times by your patience with the kids and your wonder at God's creation. I have prayed many times for God to give me both of those after spending time with you. Thank you for being such a good friend.
Julie Herrmann (and you have no idea how much I love using your new last name!) - we are so different, yet we managed to always be close. So much has changed for both of us, but I will always treasure our relationship. God bless you.
Ariel Gustafson-Shapsnikoff - you came into my life later than everyone else on this list, but somehow you have made more impact for the time I have known you than anyone other than family. Whenever the devil tells you that you are a bad role model, poke him in the eye. ;) You have a beautiful heart for God and a passion to become more like Him. Any kid that catches that from you will change the world like you have done and will no doubt keep doing. God bless you, and rock on!
Ali Murray - you scare me in a good way. :P Never forget how beautiful you are or how much I love you. Friends till friendship no longer exists!
Well, I cried a lot more during that than I expected. And now I need to go to bed. Big day tomorrow!
Goodbye, old life.
Kansas City, ready or not, here I come.
PS. Before they get mad at me for not including them, thank you to my honorary little brothers, Ethan Mahoney and Jacob Miller, for making everything funny. You guys are awesome. :)
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