Valentines Love (Friend Love)

Well its that time of the year that some people love and some people hate. It can be way fun and have multiple surprises but, some only notice it as Single Awareness day and feel bad for themselves and dread the day to come.

I look at it differently and in a bit of a different light. Valentines is not just a day to have a "significant other" "girlfriend" "boyfriend" or "someone special of the opposite gender". It's also a day where you can love and recognize everyone you have in your life and those that love you. So here I go, I am going to recognize a few friends that are my closest friends who I give a shout out of great thanks for loving me and all I am so here I go.... My "Valentine Loves"

My Sister Samantha

My sister has always been there, we are only 13 months apart in age and so we have grown up right next to each other all our lives. Yes, of course we fought in our lives but, I feel that her and I are closer now then we have ever been. Since she will be going on a mission it will be interesting to not have her here and see her go but, it will not change out strong sister love. We talk about boys all the time and to those boys out there... you hurt me Samantha will come after you, you hurt Samantha I will hunt you down and come after you, enough said. We are always there for each other and always goofing off when we have the time with our two very crazy schedules.

Thanks Samantha, I love you.

Garrett Payne

There is so much I could say about this boy. He has not only been a great friend to me but, to my sister Samantha and to my family. He is literally like a big brother to my siblings and they love it. He is known in my family for his cars I will admit because we love to get rides...haha we love that he puts up with us. He watches after my sister at the high school since I am not there any longer and I appreciate that more then he probably realizes. If I ever have a problem or somethings wrong in my family I give one call or text to Garrett and he is there just to say hi real quick before work or even if I don't tell him somethings up he can tell and will drop things off at my house as a surprise for me, Samantha and my family. Hes a joy to be around and helps out everyone around him.

Thanks Garrett, we love you.

Sam Eversole

We have had our ups and downs in our friendship but, I have always known I can turn to Sam Eversole, just to talk and like we do we will just sit in his car and talk usually to hide from my siblings otherwise he gets attacked by them because they like seeing him. I know this doesn't happen often but, when it does, we won't stop talking and I love it. Hes a great example of service and loving everyone and I like that about him. He has taught me to be a better person and to always remember to laugh and for that I am grateful. Thanks for putting up with me for the past few years we have known each other. Its been greatly appreciated by me and my family.

Thanks Sam, your amazing.

Whitney Hingson

Though her and I are apart most of our lives now, there is no doubt that we are always there for each other no matter what the circumstance. With the move to Virginia for her I feel as if our friendship has only become better and more strong. Of course it is hard to work around schedules and always find time but, we manage. I don't know what I would do without Whitney in my life. She has taught me so much through all we have done. We get together and we will cause chaos and even freak friends out by "breaking in and burning a friends house down...." We always find fun, and I have learned to have fun. Lets keep it going for many years to come. 

Thanks Whitney, I love you.

Sam James

The definition of determination, Sam James. I have never met anyone so determined to get things done and to endure so much while in the process of getting something done. I will admit this boy has taught me the definition of determination and following through. He knows how to have fun in any situation and likes to dance. His dancing is something he has tried to teach me but, I have two left feet and can't dance but, I have so much fun trying. Sam is a great singer and as helped me to come closer to Christ by taking me many weeks in a row to tunnel singing and I will forever be grateful for those moments. He is a wonderful and diligent young man who has helped me to come closer to my family and friends and has helped me to relax by always being there and just letting me talk things out. Hes a great friend that anyone would love to have.

Thanks Sam, always remember who you are.

This may be but a few, but I hope that all of you out there that read this even if I haven't mentioned you, know that you are loved. You mean something to someone. So, this Valentines Day don't let it be just a dreaded day, or just another day, tell the people that you love that they mean something to you, that you love them for who they are. I hope you all have a good Valentines day. Love you all.