Can You Feel The Love Tonight?

I am such a blessed little lady. In two and a half years I have met some of the most amazing people of my life. I have such great friends and there have been more families than I can count that have warmly opened me into their homes. 

Coming from out of state, those living in Utah will quickly learn, as I have, that Utah is a different state.  Overall I have gotten the sense that families are important here and even those who aren't religious feel the same way. It is something that helps me love my own family even more, but also something that can be hard. In a state where families are important and you don't have yours nearby I am increasingly grateful for all the families that have allowed me to crash Sunday dinner, family outings, activities, or.... you know... FAMILY anything. Growing up I hated when my brother would bring a girlfriend or a friend to a FAMILY activity. I mean, GOSH, didn't he know the meaning of family? As in, blood. Related. Legally bound.... and as I have crashed these family activities here in Utah and been receipted with open arms I am overwhelmed with gratitude for these people who understand that sometimes the definition of family can be stretched. Everyone needs to feel loved.

I don't know what I did to deserve such love from such amazing people but I am incredibly grateful.