I realized this weekend how much I am going to miss my family. I sometimes forget how much I love them, it's so easy to take people for granted when you see them everyday. I spent Labor Day weekend up at my cabin. I had so much fun and everyone got along. You can tell that everyone tries a little bit harder to be courteous because they know I am leaving soon...maybe I should tell them I'm leaving more often. My family has really been there for me and I am so grateful for their support and encouragement. Even though we have our problems, I just love seeing how we can all come together and be here for each other. Thank you so much Grandma and Grandpa for everything you do, my whole entire life you have been there for me. Whenever I need anything, whether it be financial help or spiritual help, you are always ready to help. I love you guys so much for that, I can't express how much it really means to me. Mom and Dad, thank you so much for always backing my decisions and supporting me in them. Even when you don't agree, you never put me down and support me anyways. Thank you for giving me the life I have today and teaching me about God at a young age and following through. I wouldn't be the man I am today without being brought up with God at the center of our family. I love you guys so much, your support and generosity means so much to me,  thank you for everything.  Luke and Chloe, you are my brother and sister, without you, I wouldn't be the same. Thank you for always loving me, even when you want to kill me :-) I just felt like I needed to tell you all how I feel. I am getting emotional because I am really going to miss you all a lot. I thought it was going to be a lot easier, but this is the first time I have ever left home, my safety net, my family.

    While I am gone, please pray for me to grow spiritually. I want God to use me to my full potential. I want Him to take it all from me, mold me, and shape me into the man He wants me to be. Thank you and I love you guys so much.