I am Thankful for..

With the holiday of Thanksgiving approaching, I am thankful for a lot of things in my life. First, I am thankful for all the talents that God has given me. God has always been a major component of my life.I am also so thankful for my parents.

My mom and dad have both pushed me to be the person I am today. However, they did it in unique ways. My mom has always pushed me to keep my grades up and kept telling me how important school is. She is always there when I need help for a test or just to talk when I am upset.She has shown me the importance of getting an education and following my dreams of becoming a teacher. My dad has always been my coach. He coached me my whole life until I went to college.He would be outside in our backyard with me, trying to teach me how to dribble or just working on my foul shot. He has always been my biggest fan. He taught me when things get hard not to quit, but to work harder to succeed. Both of my parents have touched my life in different ways and have made me the person I am today.

Growing up, my brother and I have always been very close. We would play nerf basketball in the hallway of our house or mini hockey in the basement. We have always been very competitive with each other. I think that our competitiveness can be seen in the people we have become.Neither of us are quitters and I think that came from us always being very competitive with each other, and I am very thankful for him and the competitive spirit we have learned from each other.

My grandparents have played a major role in my life. My gram would watch my brother and I when my parents went to work. She would always make us do our school work before we could go outside and play. She taught me a lot about priorities and how school comes before anything else. All three of my grandparents have had a big role in my life, and influenced the person I have become today. I am thankful to have had the chance to be close to them and learn from them.

I am very thankful for all my friends I still have from high school and all the friends I have made in college. The friends I have made in college have truly made an impact on my life. They have been there for me in the worst of times and also the best moments of my life. I know I can always count on them when I need them most. Friendship is something I value greatly and am thankful for every day.

Last but not least, I am very thankful for my puppy. When I get to go homeand I see her, she always makes me smile.I love pulling in the drive wayand her come running out and jumping, trying to get in the car. I love beingable to play with her and cuddle up and just relax. She makes me feel comforted andinstantly happier.

I have a lot to be thankful for, a loving family, wonderful friends, great basketball team, and an awesome dog that no matter what happens is always there. People sometimes take for granted the things they have. You should always appreciate the people in your life and what they do for you. I know that I do.