Dear Reader,

I remember when I first learned to write letters. I wonder why the greeting is "Dear".

I left my Bible bag at my mama's, so I'm Wordless this week. This has led to more thinking and meditating on verses I've memorized (which makes me realize that I need to memorize more verses).

I realize that my life is so good. I felt overwhelmed by that thought this week. I even tried to think about my current struggles and what not, but the good overwhelmingly outweighs the bad. No matter how difficult or challenging life is, nothing can taint the beautiful truth that there is love, hope and joy in God.

As I thought about the good in my life, I can't help but be so grateful for the friends, siblings in my life. I grew up as an only child. Although I have three half-sisters, I consider myself an only child. I wonder about them at times and it makes me sad; yet, I feel that I don't lack in family at all.

I am thankful for..

• a big sister who loves me no matter what and can see absolutely no wrong in me. I think her love for me is greater than any love my three half-sisters could collectively ever have for me.
• a big brother who teases me out of love, always comforts me when I cry and seems to speak a perfect language that my soul easily discerns.
• my sister who may be more Korean inside than me. She teaches me to be honest, vulnerable and brave.
• a little sister who understands the inner workings of my mind and emotions. We can share any and all embarrassing feelings and thoughts. It's amazing how our souls mirror one another.
• my other big sister across the country. I can feel her love from thousands of miles away. Her wisdom and encouragement inspire me so... She fuels my idealistic dreams.
• all my friends who are family to me: friends who make me wacky and silly, friends who hope, friends who are brilliant, friends who challenge...
• you.

My mama always fears that I'll be left alone when my parents have passed away. I am thankful that I can't even imagine that.