“Other things may change us, but we start and end with family” (Brandt) This quotation proves truthful as I reflect on my life and the many experiences that my family has endured together. Nomadic, my family has picked up and moved 11 times along the Western United States throughout my 20 years of living. Experiencing the highs and lows that life has to offer, we stuck together and formed relationships that I am be eternally grateful for. People have come and gone, houses built and departed, three different dogs nuzzled their ways into our hearts, laughter radiates our household constantly, fierce"monsters" have grabbed ahold of my family in attempts to obliterate any sense of function or unity. Trials and tribulations, like glue, only resulted in further solidification. Deeply rooted in Christ and the gospel, my family has evaded multiple devastating blows. We are bonded and enjoy every second that we have together. I love my family!!!!!!
Joe Jackson AKA MY DAD.
I am grateful to my Dad for instilling in me a sense of hard-work and determination. When my Dad wants something, he fights dilligently to obtain it. "Never Give Up" is his motto. His love for our family has fueled a hope to constantly persist despite horrible odds. Enduring more than most individuals do in a life time, he greets every morning with a smile on his face. He is hysterical, intelligent, hard working, and extremely protective of his girls (ask any boy :)), loves our pets and sports, and loves his girls. Words cannot describe my love and appreciation for him. If only the world could see my Dad the way I do....
My Mother...GLORIOUS IN EVERY WAY! I know, I know, I look almost exactly like her but hope I can be just like her as I continue to "grow up." She instills in me EVERYTHING that is good. I love her SO much. Attending every track meet, volleyball match, assembly performance, award ceremony, etc. she will always be my main support. One may see her hiking, dancing, belting songs, laughing because she purely enjoys life. She constantly infuses a love for God's creations in my sisters and I. She completed her masters, is in the process of publishing a book, heals others for a living, and is purely the BEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD FOR ME!!!
CHELSEA= My Twin, My Best Friend, Love, Joy, Enthusiasm, Brimming Over with Talent. When we get laughing.....we get laughing. We have been punished far more for laughing uncontrollably than fighting. I thank Heavenly Father for sending me to earth with an angel. We have been together for 20 years and I am not even close to being sick of her :) We both have the privilege to go to Jerusalem together. I am grateful to share this sacred experience with my best friend.
Hannah-noun
1. Love For Life!!!!
2. Spontaneity
3. Fashion-Diva
(you better take her shopping if you want a solid purchase)
4. Intelligent, Gorgeous
5.Determined and Daring-On soccer, tennis, track team, plays, office, etc.
6.Leader (Senior Class President and an officer every year)
I Love This Girl With All of My Soul!
ELIZA JACKSON
My Baby Sis- (although she is going to be the tallest of us all) Volleyball star, animal LOVER (Koda-our cute puppy never leaves her side), energizer bunny, kind, natural beauty at its finest, hysterical, loves games and family bonding, spunky, extremely intelligent, and has the solid determination of our father. I am constantly amazed by her. I am excited to see what she accomplishes in life. I LOVE HER!
THANK YOU FAMILY FOR MOLDING ME INTO THE PERSON THAT I AM TODAY! I DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS BUT I DO KNOW THAT BECAUSE I HAVE YOU, I AM FULLY EQUIPED FOR LIFE.
