The good things in life.

I often talk about the things that are going medically right or wrong with me in my blog. Today I want to change the topic a little. I want to tell you about some of the great things in my life. I really think I don't spend enough time talking about them.

The first one that comes to me is my amazing family. I'm blessed to have four wonderful women I call sisters. These four women are absolutely amazing. I especially want to single out my sister Heather. She's growing into such an amazing woman! She's always upbeat, extremely intelligent and one of the friendliest people I've ever known. We are becoming so bad about quoting Psych or American Outlaws to each other. We always tell each other, "It's NOT contagious," and then promptly burst out laughing. 

I'm also blessed to have three sets of parents in my life. I have my actual biological parents, my parents in law, and my second parents the Repshers. Between all three sets there is always someone to give me advice and support me. There is always someone to hold my hand when things get tough or kick my butt when I need it. I can't imagine trying to navigate life without them.

There's a man I want to single out, my Tay-tay. He's my best friend and like a big brother to me. He's my call at three in the morning because I can't sleep. He's the first one to make me laugh and remind me that it always gets better. He gets me into trouble all the time. He's also the person who can make me laugh when I don't think it's possible.I also got him to dance at my wedding which was a miracle!

 Another man that is so very important to me is my Pop. My grandfather is one of the best people I've ever known in my life. He has the kind of quiet faith in the Lord that I can only hope to have when I'm his age. He gets me to smile no matter how sick or tired I am. He has often been a father figure in my life. He went to the school plays and award ceremonies. He picked me up from school when I was sick. He's been an incredible constant in my life. He's taught me through example the kind of person I want to be.

There's someone else I want to single out. It's my niece Abby. The boogie bear has an incredible way of making even the hardest day better. A bonk from her or her repetitive hi always make my day. She is without a doubt the cutest little kid I've ever known. It's amazing to me to see how much she changes every time I see her. It also is wonderful to see her doing even a little baby sign language.

For all that is often wrong with my life I still count myself as incredibly blessed.