Thank you

I often think about my life and how fortunate and truly blessed I am. I have everything. I grew up with amazing parents. Kathy and Dan. They have been through hell and back with me. I wasn't an easy kid to tame growing up. I got anything and everything, I was the definition of being spoiled. Me and my brother didn't always get along growing up. He'd push me down the stairs, I'd hit him in the head with a metal shovel (accidentally, really!). We were always competing with one another. My grandma... I know she's looking down on me, was the rock of our family. She knew how to make you smile, make you laugh, and put you in your place! My uncle mike... My guardian angel, my hero. By far the most patient, genuine man you could have ever met. He was the best support system, encouraging in every way. He was the one I could talk to through any problem, any situation and make you feel like everythings going to be ok. This is a thank you to my Father, Dan, who put up a good fight with me growing up and taught me that life isn't about 'things' and no I shouldn't get my way all the time... Most of the time, but not all :). to my mother, Kathy, who's given me a strong work ethic, to be independent, to love with all you have. to my brother, Michael, who's taught me not to be selfish, taught me that he will always be there for me no matter what. to my grandma, Anna Marie, for teaching me that life is worth living, live your dreams, don't just dream. To my uncle, Mike, for teaching me that life is too short, never burn bridges, to not only love, give love, spread love, because you have a big enough heart that should be shared with the world. Thank you, you all are my world, my life, and proud to say, my family.