A Tribute:

I wanted to write about the people that are important to me or that have impacted me in some way. These are in no specific order, If you take offense to anything that I say…get over it…I am going to be doing this the next few days, so if you don’t see yourself on here today then look tomorrow. AND if I don’t write about you just know i love you dearly. And then tell me how offended you are and then I will send you my Pastor’s sermon “A pebble in my shoe”!

Jesus:
You alone are my joy, peace, and satisfaction. You died for me. You have carried me through some of the hardest times in my life. YOU stood by me even when I did not want you. You remind me daily how much you love me. You have given to me and my family beyond our dreams or expectations. And it is totally undeserved. You have done so much for me. And I want to do so much for you. You fill me up daily so that I can make it through the day. You choose me to care for 4 beautiful kids. What a responsibility, and although I am far from a perfect mom, I strive to please you and raise up Godly kids. You give me wisdom when I ask. You make my head to rest when I am tired or weary. You fill my heart with peace when it feels confused or overwhelmed. You have give me friends that I am so blessed to have. You have given me a husband that loves me so much. You have taken some of my deepest hurts and turned them into some of my greatest joys. You showed me what true love is. You have taught me to laugh. You have been my dad and showed me what a father is.

My grandma and grandpa Pyle:
Although, they are no longer here with me and I really do miss them a lot, they taught me so much. They taught me you can be happy with not much at all. To live simple is better. To be happy right where you are. My grandpa taught me to love always cause you don’t know what this life holds. Me and Bryce would go pick him up every other week or so and take him to lunch and then to pay water bill. We would always eat at Long John Silvers…YUCK…but he liked it. He always encouraged me to keep trucking along when I was a single mom. When we lived overseas he wrote to me almost every week. I still have his letters. I read them the other day, and he was always so positive. I strive to be more like them.

My Mom and Dad:
They have both taught me a lot. I will start with my mom, she is such a rock. When storms come, she keeps on going straight through them she does not try to take a different route she just goes. Why cause she knows that Jesus will be the one to carry her through. She has taught me to always look for the positive in people no matter how much they annoy you or hurt you. To always stay calm with my kids. That money is not everything in life. She has taught me to get on my knees and pray for my family and to stay on those knees when going through something. She taught me that I will always be the one to pray the hardest for my kids because I am the mom. Too keep a clean house. To love my husband no matter what and to encourage him daily. To always wait on buying something cause you might find it at a better price. To always give of my self. To laugh. Have a good time. Too keep my mouth shut when it needs to be shut. AND mostly to love Jesus.

Now for my dad, he has taught me to laugh and enjoy life. Not take myself too seriously and to laugh at myself. He taught me how to stay focused and be passionate about what I am doing. He taught me to love any human being no matter what class or where the live. That I can be anything that I want to be. He has taught me about forgiveness. Jokes are good medicine for your soul. He has taught me that life is short…so we need to make the best use of our time here on earth. Growing up he prayed with us almost every night and we now do that with our kids EVERY NIGHT. Our kids will not go to sleep if we don’t. That when I want my kids quiet I say L.L.P and if I want them to laugh I pull out “Snuggles and Wuzzles”.

Although you are not together anymore, and I am still deeply saddened by that, I have learned from both your strengths and weakness and I hope to learn from both. Through your circumstance Jesus has showed me that life is full of choices and he will not force anyone to love him or follow his rules.

Ruth Vergara…now Ruth Trehal:
So I have know Ruth since I was in at least 8th grade. We dormed together in college. And although we live so far apart now I still consider her one of my closest friends. When I have walked through some of my hardest times she stood there beside me and was such a good friend. I have wonderful memories of skipping chapel at Evangel to go to Dunkin Donuts and then some late night workouts and then off to Andy’s Frozen Custard. So much for the workout. Lots of fun ski trips, and road trips to Boston and Chicago and Texas. Lots of wonderful laughs. Fun times being next door neighbors on the scariest side of town in MO. Trying to be her maid of honor 8 months pregnant. It is okay that I looked like a whale in your wedding. NOW we both have girls that are only days apart. I wish she could move to Texas. We don’t get to see each other that much except when I go home, but it is like we just can pick up where we left off.

TONY:
Oh gosh, I don’t even know where to begin…you are so amazing. And I just love you so much. I am so thankful to Jesus that you are in my life. You are all that I ever wanted. You are a wonderful Husband, Father, and Friend. Gosh I would make my readers get queezy if I told them how much I loved you so I will just tell you when you get home tonight.

HOPEY:
You are the best little sister a girl could have. Even though you are like 6 inches taller than me I am still older and wiser. You have taught me to laugh. That when I fail to get back up and keep on truckin. The importance of friendship. That sleeping under an electric blanket is so cozy and warm. That sleeping in feels so good to do…every once in awhile. That I better smell good when you see me cause you like to smell my hair. The best gifts come in small packages. I love how Jesus is your religion. YOU ROCK. I love your love for people. We would do great on a deserted island together. My jokes are as corny as yours. You are one of the best aunts ever. Thank you for loving each one my kids individually and taking the time to help out with them when I come home. I really appreciate everything about you Hope Cherie. You are going to make one of the best nurses ever. You love people so much and that I think is such a great quality to have.