Serious Words.

Sappy time.

Sorry. It happens every now and then. 

I just feel insanely blessed to live this life I am living. God definitely loves me, I can't ever deny that. Holy cow. And recently I've just been recognizing all these incredible people and things that are happening in my life.  This blog is called "Real Talk" because I wanted to express myself as things really are.  And today, I just cant keep from appreciating my God who gives me more experiences, incredible people, and wonderful blessings than I think I deserve.

Like the fact I'm in Dental Hygiene school.  Nationwide, getting into dental hygiene schools are pretty competitive.  On average, there are around 80-100 applicants that apply to each school.  Out of those applicants there are only 10-20 chosen to start the program.  Some programs accept up to 60, while others accept only a mere 8.  

Not only was accepted into programs, BUT I was additionally accepted into the school I felt fit me the best.  The day I opened my acceptance letter from Fortis College was the happiest, exciting, and most reassuring day I've had in my 21 years.

Also. That my body works. Anyone who has ever taken an anatomy, physiology, biology, or chemistry class knows how detailed and intricate our lives are.  Our bodies continually. blow. my. mind.

So much goes on within these lanky arms and legs of mine.  There is an enormous amount of room for error.  But instead, I am lucky enough to run, laugh, breathe, smile, move, sing, and learn with ease.  

Sure, I have my own little medical issues. I might never be able to bear children, or eat a freaking regular pbj sandwich; but I can still eat food.  I can still adopt children. I still have the option to be a mom, to play, run, and teach any kids that might enter my future life, even if they don't have my specific genes running in their body. This isn't a blessing, it is a miracle in my opinion that I can do and move so much. How would I live without my daily run? I wouldn't.

The best gift I have ever been given was when God saw it fit to send me into the Jeffery and Julie Platt family.  There are only feelings of gratitude, love, and humility when I think of my parents, siblings, and grandparents.  Words are scarce when I try to express how influential these people are in my life. 

My happiness, my joy, my positive outlook on life I owe to my Momma. 

All that I learned about sacrifice, patience, and forgiveness I learned from my Dad. 

Trent has taught me to love strangers, to accept and love every soul just as they come.

I strive to be as loving, kind, and charitable as my favorite sister in law Ju.

No other human has heard more sob stories, problems, and trials than my beautiful sister Britt. I learn how to listen from her.

Tiffer has taught me to be strong and courageous in my own skin.

In my silent strengths, those rare moments I am humble I credit to Logan.

I mimic Landon when I talk to the loner, or when I feel compassion for others.

Calvin's influence is apparent when I laugh at the littlest things throughout my day.

Sappy. Sappy. SAPPY. 

Happy. Happy. HAPPY.

A little window into the daily miracles in my life that I am lucky enough to be apart of. :)