Day 9

Day 9 of 60 is about the person who has gotten me through the most.  I'm going to cheat.  Because there are people who have gotten me through it all.  And ultimately that's because of Jesus.  Since I can't really post an actual picture of Jesus (who was Jewish btw, which means he was dark skinned, dark haired, dark eyed..and a carpenter, which means he was big and strong..I'm just saying!!), I'm going to post a picture of people Jesus uses to touch my life on a regular basis.

My husband

First, my husband, Andrew, is there in the thick and thin of it with me.  I love this man with all my heart and am incredibly thankful for him.  Even when he's ridiculous. ;)

Oh Phoebe :)

Phoebe Kate Barron has seen my best and worst and loves me anyway.  I love every chance I get to spend time with this girl and I LOVE serving Jesus with her.  We have shared a LOT of crazy moments together at camps and on retreats.  I can't imagine what my life would be like without her. 

Yes, I did steal this from your facebook.  But, I needed it. :)

The Lokeys.  I am forever grateful for this sweet friendship.  Aaron and Nikki have been there for me in ways no one else could.  They supported me and prayed with me through some super dark times.  They've also been there to celebrate with me (and even brought the cupcakes!) too.  I'm thankful for their love and friendship not only to me, but to my family.  They have become my "Jesus family".

I'm incredibly blessed with wonderful friends and family who are there for me no matter what.  There are so many others I'd like to name, but these 4 represent them the best.  They've known me better than most and been there for my darkest moments.

The past year and a half has been incredibly tough for me.  But each of them in their own way have helped me through it.  My husband and Nikki were there to urge me on and help me get help when depression nearly took my life.  They continued to be there in the healing process, along with Aaron and Phoebe.  Each of them have prayed for me and loved me in an unconditional way.  I don't think any of them fully understand how wonderful they are or how instrumental they have been in God's plan for my life.

Andrew is the only person I have ever let in wholly and completely.  Nikki and Aaron were the first people I'd learned to trust in a very long time when they stepped into my life.  Phoebe taught me to love (and patience ;), but mostly love).  I love and respect these people.  They are my family.