Dear Tim Tebow,
My cousin and his wife seem to think we should meet. I've heard a lot about you from sports-crazed guys who have self-proclaimed "man crushes" on you. Also, you have an autobiography out...in case you didn't know. I read part of a chapter (that's as much as you can get away with when the Lifeway lady is smiling questionably at you, and you don't actually intend to buy the book), and guess what?! We both went on mission trips to the Philippines! Cool, huh?! Another thing we have in common is that we both pray. I don't do much praying on a football field, though. In fact, I would say that a handful of my prayers have been requests for whatever plays will make the clock run down so I can get away from the stadium and back to the things I love. Like, um, you know, things that make me sound super interesting...I'll let you decide what those things are. Anyway, if you read this and think, "Wow, I should call that girl!" then please do. I don't want to be too forward and give you my number right here in front of everyone, but if you leave a comment, I'll send some digits your way.
Sincerely,
The Future Mrs. 15 (Is that too much? Wait, is that even your number?)
Dear Layla,
Thank you for being an awesome dog and selecting the best places to take care of business. I am especially grateful for yesterday's duty, when you popped a squat approximately 2.5 inches away from shirtless, just-woke-up man who was standing on his porch enjoying a cigarette. It was not at all awkward to avoid eye contact with said shirtless, groggy man while we both waited for you to finish your masterpiece. Not awkward at all.
Sincerely,
Your ever-so-humble Pooper Scooper
Dear Shirtless, Just-woke-up Guy,
Thank you for playing along and pretending not to notice that my dog was decorating your porch. I appreciate your patience and your feigned ignorance. Maybe next time, you could walk around a bit inside your house so as not to give away the obvious truth that you were well aware of my four-legged friend's activities. Just a thought.
Sincerely,
That girl who pretended not to see you
Dear Rude Man in the Hallway,
Thank you for yelling very loudly at the sweet girl next door that she needs to keep her dog quiet because it disturbs her neighbors. I really appreciate that you care so much about the noise level on our floor that you are willing to yell profanities from one end of the hall to the other. Thanks to your efforts, I'm sure our hallway will be much more peaceful. Well done, rude man. Well done.
Sincerely,
That eye that was staring at you through the peep hole
Dear Mr. Server Guy at Cafe Express,
Thank you for not asking me why ordering a cup of soup would make me cry. And thank you for not staring at me like the cashier next to you. Also, thank you for not putting a limit on how many packages of breadsticks or cups of garbanzo beans I can take home with me...because I'm pretty sure I would have exceeded even the most generous of limits by about 47.
Sincerely,
To-go order number 4723
P.S. I think you should check your register login...I'm pretty sure you're not Kathleen.
Dear Ashley and Jessica,
Thank you for allowing me to bogart 80% of our conversations, steal away significant chunks of your time, and eat the most sugar-laden contents of your pantry and fridge. I don't think you realize how much pancakes and good friends mean to me. I've had a rough few weeks (months???), and you have been incredibly gracious and patient with me. So thank you, thank you from the bottom of this healing heart.
Sincerely,
Her again
Dear Jesus,
I don't talk to you much, but I know your dad pretty well. I just want to thank you for knowing what I'm going through and for not thinking that I'm overreacting to anything. Thank you for walking in loneliness and heartache and for declaring victory over its hold in my life. Thank you for demonstrating obedience in suffering and for not rescuing yourself out of situations that I would have to face one day. Thank you for a love that I do not understand and a patience that accepts me in my ignorance. Thank you for knowing me well and loving me still.
Sincerely,
A girl who is not forgotten
Love you !!
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