Blessed to be a blessing to others

What a year it has been. I am writing this note to list all of the many things I am grateful for, because I have been so very blessed this year. 

I am grateful for my four crazy children, you force me, kicking and screaming, to be a better person and I love you for it, even if I am losing all of my hair in the process. You have changed my life in so many wonderful ways and, when I am not yelling at you to pick up your crap and stop fighting with your brothers, I am constantly amazed by how amazing you all are.

I am grateful for my Mom and Step-Dad, and my sister and brother-in-law. In the last year I have called home and cried to both of my parents and they both handled having their 34 year old son having a minor breakdown over-the-phone with calm, humor, love, and support. I am so blessed to have you as parents. Tara and Shane are the best people I know, and I am so lucky to count them as family and friends. They are such smart, talented, loving people who never fight (I will never understand that) and always make time for me and my clan. I love you guys!

I am also grateful for the crazy Jayne family, my four wild and sassy aunts, their ever-patient husbands, and my amazing Grandmother. These people have shaped me and loved me my entire life, and they have done it with lots of humor and attitude. I also want to give a special shout-out to my cousins, you are all such wonderful, giving, people and I am proud to call you family and friends. Pa-rum-pa-pum-pum!

I am grateful for all of my family, my grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, all across the US. Our times together may be few and far between, but I am blessed to share a few genes with you.

I am grateful to my friends, especially my closest friends Jolene, Michelle, Aaron, Tammy, Staci and April. Thank you for the years-and-years of fun and wine. My life would not be the same without you. Your each enrich and bless my life in many fun and wild ways.

I am grateful for all of my friends past-present-and future, you are all such a blessing to me and I truly enjoy stalking you through facebook!

I am grateful for the ability to go to school and study Literature. I never expected to find such mirth and joy in reading and writing. I am so happy every day to go to Grandview and surround myself with so much passion and knowledge. Thank you to my professors and friends at school who make my days challenging and fun.

Last but never least I am grateful to God. For the love and mercy I feel every day. For the many ways I am blessed and filled with your Grace. I know  am so very blessed, and I pray that I may in turn be a blessing to others.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Peace and Blessings.

Trever