Gratitude

I have reason to be grateful today. I have been given a large and undeniable reason to be grateful. One I cannot refute nor trivialize.

And that is my best friend and her family. I've already expounded to you my thoughts and feelings about my best friend. And the myriad many good and amazing things she is. But, she and her family have surprised me once more.

Due to an event that recently occurred, my parents have told me I needed to move out. Nicely, for the most part. When I leave, I will hold no ill will against them. But it seems like everything I do sets them off. My Mom told me I was awful with my responsibilities. And pretty much everything else. Which... Well, it hurt. And I felt like I was worthless. But, my best friend, bless her soul, was there to tell me.... Well, all the good things about me. And, even though I don't completely agree with her, I think that she's right. So, that's the first thing I have gratitude for. I have an immense amount of gratitude for her. I'm happy and grateful for her presence in my life, and I am privileged to have someone so wonderful so close to me. :)

But it didn't stop there. Out of what seems to be her feelings for me and my closeness to her and her family... They even went so far as to invite me to live with them. This, of course, was truly surprising. I was taken aback at this offer. She says, of course, that her family wouldn't mind at all. And that I wouldn't be a burden, even though I know well what happens when another person is added to a group of people. I'm a young man. I eat a lot, take long showers, etc. I'm quite a list of things that are problematic. But they offered to house me for as long as I needed, even an entire semester! I just... I cannot fathom why... Even if it's explained to me. I am somewhat thick when incredulous. And I'm grateful for that as well. It amazes me that they would do that for one person such as I. But I am grateful. So much. Even if I don't take them up on their offer.

I just... I thank God in Heaven that I have the privilege of having someone so close to me, and an entire family who is willing to take me in when I need a place to go. So thank you. Those who I talk about, I thank you, from the deepest part of my tiny heart. And I wish that I could make it up to you somehow. In any way I could. You have my deepest love and greatest appreciation.