So you say you've got passion?

My Blogging for Journalists class has only been in session for what is now three weeks, and already I have learned SO MUCH. Today we read a blog about passion. It instructed bloggers to write about what they are passionate about, and I felt inspired to tell you all what I am passionate about.

First and foremost, whether it is popular or not, I am passionate about the Lord.
In life you will go through tough times and wonder what the point of the daily grind may be. For me I learned the meaning as a young girl in church.

"For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life." - John 3:16

The Lord is filled with love, grace, hope, peace, forgiveness, and so much more. If you want to know more about him, feel free to ask, I am an open book about my continual journey in truly seeking and knowing the lord.

Secondly, I am passionate about my family.
I am, by eight minutes, the youngest of six brothers and sisters, and a twin! I was blessed to grow up with two parents that love the Lord and love me unconditionally.

From top left: Joel, Daniel, Jared, Me, Grace, and Abby

 My siblings are one in a million as well. Three boys and three girls, there is not a one of us that is exactly like the other. We have a veteran among us, a soon-to-be principle, a cancer survivor, three teachers, twins, and most importantly, we all love each other more than words can express. My love for them is not easy to express in words.

My nephews are the heart of my family. These three little guys (AND ONE ON THE WAY!!) are what all of us can agree, make family gatherings most fun and entertaining. And without an amazing group of brothers and sisters-in-laws our family would not be complete. Let me tell you my brothers and sisters know how to pick-em!

Finally, but certainly not least, the love of my life, my fiancé. Casey completes me in all of the best ways. He is a wonderful man of God, kind, slow to anger, patient (which lets all agree, anyone who has chosen to spend forever with me would need buckets of patience!), loves my family, I could go on and on about this man. Let's just leave it with July 19, 2015 cannot get here soon enough!

Well there you have it! While there are many many more things that I am passionate about, these are the top three that fill my heart to capacity. I am one blessed girl.