Thank You.

"Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. " -Henry Van Dyke

     I realized that I have been horribly remiss in thanking people for all their help with my Go Fund Me campaign. But also I have never really thanked the people who help me everyday, and have honestly been the best group of friends anyone can have. I have been very lucky and blessed to know these people. They help inspire me to continue on this difficult and often times frustrating path I have laid before myself. So Im going to thank them all in no order in particular. And if I forget anyone forgive me, I know a lot of awesome people.

     Aunt Deb, your had an outstanding attitude about getting things done. When times are tough only the weak give up. You never did. Aunt B, your frickin nuts and I love you for it. You set your mind to something and get it done. Dad, you gave up being an alcoholic for your family, cold turkey. Our family makes me wanna drink so I don't know how you did it lol. You showed me anything is possible, when you want it bad enough. Krissy-You always make me feel like I can do anything. You saw me when I felt most invisible. Your an amazing soul and Im lucky to know you. Thank you. Brad- You have possibly the most annoying and inappropriate sense of humor I have ever seen. And you make me laugh more than I ever let on. Your also a great friend. Thanks. Maryanna and Scott -you have always made me feel like I am a part of you amazing family. That means soooo much to me. Thank you for all your support.  Rob- Theres a lot I want to say, but thank you is all you would allow me. You're like a brother to me. Thanks for being there. I am glad I didn't get mad when you insulted me the first time we hung out.....or the second (and most likely third). Thank You Buddy. Melissa- You don't know it but seeing you try to better yourself with your yoga training inspired me. Being positive changes everything. Thank you. Tim- Thank you for barely knowing me but taking an interest and giving me some pointers on getting in shape. Your right keeping records and journals helps. Marietje- Your crazy cool and uber shy all at once. Kinda like me ( I hope) We have a lot in common and thats why I think we are good friends. Knowing you have been through the same struggle I am going through helps me so much. Thank you. Squires- You are one of the very few people that my drunk alter ego Stephen Jameson isnt a dick to, so I guess that makes you special. lol. That aside you have always been supportive and a good friend. Thanks. Benn- Thank you for always being paitent when I have questions about running. You are like part crazy running hillbilly and part running Yoda. You inspire me with your determination. Thank You....Hillbilly. Cyran- You were a really good friend when I was in an awful place.Im happy for you and how your life turned out. Congrats man. I owe you. Thanks. Steph- You're a little squirrely, and I like you for that. You're my kinda crazy, the fun kind. Believe it or not you did inspire me when you convinced me to go on that terrifying and short roller coaster with you. I learned to just go with it and you will have fun. Im kinda glad we didn't get our picture from that ride. Thank you. There are countless more, and I thank you all.
     You guys are the reason I find strength to keep doing this. So while I hear from many people that I inspire them somehow, you are the people who inspire me. Thanks to you I can do this. You are the ones who make me want to ditch the Fatman and become the Batman.