Today I am thankful for random people who impact your life without even knowing it. Some of these people I knew for a short time, some of them I don't even know their last name, but each of them impacted me in a positive way.
I am thankful for Erin, my camp counselor during summer camp the summer before my senior year of high school. She showed me that you can follow Jesus and still be yourself, incorporating your love for Him in the gifts he has given you. She also put me on to nose rings, of which I have had one since my 19th birthday. Thanks for that, Erin ;)
I am thankful for Alex, an ex-gang member living in Compton. I met Alex the summer I spent in LA with Crusade. After getting over my fear and intimidation of him, we became fast friends. He has an amazing story; coming out of drugs, gangs, gunshot wounds, and much more. He showed me that no one is too far gone. God does miracles all the time and saves people the world thinks are not salvageable.
Thank you to the countless Craigslist interactions I have had that have encouraged my belief that all people want to connect on a deep level. To the lady who drove halfway to meet me with a bed when I needed it last minute. To the older couple who sold me a running stroller and cared about my life and my baby.
It amazes me how one interaction can impact someone in such a good or bad way. I am thankful we have an opportunity to love complete strangers. I hope I have done some of these things for people I've interacted with in a quick moment of time! I would encourage you to too.
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