Environment

Sometimes you just get hit with a feeling of thankfulness.
and yeah, it is the Thanksgiving time of the year, but this is very slightly tied to that fact
I am just sitting here in my sister and brother in law's house, in Grand Rapids, MI
And I feel like appreciating some of my dear friends.
I'm in Michigan peeps.
How nuts is that?
at this time yesterday, I was in my dorm at Harding University taking the wheels off of my longboard
And look at me now.
less than 24 hours later actually.
But I was reading my bro's journal on Facebook
Grant, if you read this, you have a talent.
Even if you're not, whoever is reading this that knows Grant should encourage him to pursue writing
It fits him.
He even inspired me to write this blog :)
But while I was thinking about him, I thought about my other friends back in good ol' York, NE
And I realized that they each have a wonderful, God-given aptitude.
Grant, like I mentioned, has a way with expressing himself in such an eloquent manner.
Avery is a great leader and I know he wouldn't agree, but he is the best kind of leader
The kind that doesn't necessarily like or enjoy leading,  but does it anyway.
I commend you sir.
Charlie is just that happy guy, ya know? He just is a joy to be around, brings the spark to the brush-pile.
And he has been that for me for most of my life.
Thanks man :)
Dale, Delaney, you are the relationship queen. You are connected with so many different circles, so involved it's not even funny.
And each person that you cultivate a friendship with feels special, you give them time.
And that is SO needed in our culture.
And in my life :)
Cassie Sikes. What to say.
A better leader in the youth group that I ever even tried to be, a spiritual pillar and heck, just an all around funny lady.
Also a joy to be around. :)
So random :O
Christian, the chill man. The Chillest Man Ever.
You should see what has tried to ruffle his feathers before
You should have seen those same events fail miserably
He has this aura about him, if you will, this bubble that humans can't seem to pop.
And he has a purpose in life. He has heard God calling and he has answered Him, no exceptions.
So much promise in this man.
Alyssa, I would say what a man, but that's rather rude.
But then again, I know you would probably just punch me with that silly grin ;)
So I know it'd be ok.
Tyler.
Epic.
I could end with that, but I think I always end with that and he deserves more than that.
He lives in a world other people only wish they could enter into
A world where everything has meaning, everything that is worth following through, gets followed through.
And I respect that so much.
Colton, I'm so glad you returned to us. :)
Our family was missing that something that you bring.
you are the catalyst that fuels Charlie's spark, I feel like.
You just know how to have a good, clean, fun time.
So hospitable.
These people, though all seniors now
In high school
Were my pals
Are my pals
And they will all be there when I go back.
You all are a major draw to the little town of York
And now I have laid you all out, everyone who reads this will want to come and visit our lovely family.

The sun is going down and the lights are starting to pop on in the houses around.
My nose tip feels chilly and my sisters start making dinner in the kitchen
I'm listening to Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, a really good band that I recently discovered
And it looks likes this Thanksgiving break will shape up to be a lovely time of family, food, and relaxation.
And it's all because of my wonderful, warm and real environment.
Peace out. JH
P.S. If anyone that I mentioned in this blog reads it, would you share it with everyone else? Cause I know Avery doesn't have a Facebook anymore ;) Thanks.
A really good song that I think you all would like