For my last race, my temple to temple relay race, I decided to to something a little different. I decided to dedicate each mile to someone. So each mile was dedicated to someone who has changed my life. Obviously I only ran 7.5 miles. And obviously I have had more than 7.5 people who have changed my life, but there will be many races to come. and many more people to dedicate miles to. Some of them are in clumps, but they are all equally as important. Honestly, this time that I ran, having someone specific to run for really helped to keep the motivation to continue running. So. Here is my 7.5 mile list. I love you guys!
1. My Family. Who has more of an influence on you than your own family? I'm so grateful to my mom and dad, and the amazing parents they have been. My sisters, Kim and Mandi, I look up to you guys more than anyone. I wanna be just like you guys! And my twin brother, Ben. I love when he calls randomly to tell me something crazy about his day, just because he wants to talk to me. He's so great! I don't have a picture of my family on my computer, as crazy as that might sound. Or else there would be a picture to follow.
2. The Badger Creek Staff. Not much has to be said here.... but after meeting and working with these people, I know for sure what kind of person I want to be.
3. My AmigAs. I can't even begin to tell you what an amazing group of girls Heavenly Father has given me to be my friends. Oh my goodness. They are amazing. I am continually finding qualities in them that I want to adopt in my own life. They are so great! I don't have a good pic of all of them. There are just too many. But shout out to Becca, Nancy, Elisabeth, Kyli, Carrie, Kaela, Sarah, Emily, Kassie... the list could go on for a while haha.
4. My Missionary Friends. Bryce, Stuart, Nathan, Kenton, Dustin, Gavin, Spencer.... Those guys are amazing! Serving the Lord for 2 years, bringing people to the gospel.... Oh my heck. I love them!!! They have definitely spoiled me, and now I think that every guy should be as awesome as them... but no... these guys are unique. Absolutely incredible people. Not everyone in this pic, but oh well.
5. Hailey and Tanner. My favorite additions to our family. They are soooo funny! Every time I come home to Boise, I can't wait to see them. Honestly, they just make me excited to be a mom. Haha. This is an old picture, but you get the idea.
6. Jordan. Jordan is my new best friend. We met at the stadium playing soccer the first day of the semester, and we have hung out every day since! (well, every day except the weekends when he goes to Utah to visit his girlfriend, haha). Jordan has given me a reason to be happy about the semester! He has helped me by giving me something to look forward to every day! Thank you Jordan!
7. Bryce. This one also includes the last .5 miles as well. And I think you all know how Bryce has changed my life. And he continues to change and improve my life, even from 10,000 miles away and with virtually no personal communication. Thats talent. This kid is amazing! I love him!
